Yard Grading is modifying the horizonal angle of your lawn or yard. So as to have the ground level higher at the house allowing the rain to run to the outside of the yard before it absorbs into the ground Most Ontario homes sit on dense clay soil which absorbs water slowly. When the ground … Read more
Ontario Homeowners & Renters Guide Summer dampness is usually caused by warm humid outdoor air entering a cool basement condensing on cold concrete and metal beams then evaporating and raising the air moisture even further. Just like a drink on a hot day Common Signs of Summer Dampness Efflorescence It is a white calcium salt … Read more
Ontario Homeowners Guide Efflorescence is one of the most common basement wall issues in older Ontario townhouses. Time causes the outside ground to settle and drainage pipes to clog, allowing the yard water table to rise during rain. Settling of the concrete foundation causes cracks which leech water to the inside, drawing calcium out of … Read more
Ontario Homeowners Guide Hairline foundation cracks are extremely common in older homes with basements. Most of these cracks are non‑structural, meaning they’re caused by normal settling and exposer to freeze‑thaw cycles.. However they might be the source of moisture leeching into your basement creating humidity with a musty smell. The good news is you can … Read more