• Drains may block because they are in poor physical condition and normal contents are not being cleared.• They may be in satisfactory condition but have been abused by flushing away disposable nappies or other items such as plastic bags that should never be placed into the sewerage system. Quite often a build up of …
When buying a house with a basement be sure to check for signs of dampness in the basement. You are better off understanding any possible water problems before you buy the house than after you buy. At the very least understanding, the water problem will help you decide on the type of wet basement repair …
What is Concrete? Quite often the terms cement and concrete are used interchangeably, but cement is actually an ingredient of concrete. Cement is made up of limestone, calcium, silicon iron, and aluminum. This mixture is heated to about 2,700 degrees Fahrenheit or 1, 482 degrees Celsius to form a substance called clinkers (looks like marbles). …
CrackMaster Concrete is a full-service foundation repair and waterproofing company serving greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. We have been in business sinse 1994 and we have clients in most areas including, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Langley, Maple Ridge, Port Moody, Surrey, Coquitllam, Port Coquitlam, Burnaby, New Westminster,Vancouver, North Vancouver Nanaimo and Victoria. If you have a …
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A French drain is highly effective and you will find it in a variety of uses. Generally speaking it is a drain, normally along a footing, constructed of tile laid in a bed of gravel and designed to collect water and carry it away from a footing or unwanted location. Consequently the term French drain …
Listen to an interview with Phil Russell as he answers the question …can a basement crack be fixed when it is leaking? From the Question and answer series.This video series will also be discussing wet basement repair and the water management systems designed to keep your house dry. Phil talks about one of the most common …
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On the interior of the home look for: Floors that slope or are uneven Sticky doors and windows Drywall cracks Cracks in Corners Cracks in concrete floors greater than 1/16th of an inch Cracks above doors Cracks above or under windows On the exterior of the home look for: Concrete driveway, patio or sidewaks that …
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Call CrackMaster and we will do an assessment for you. Generally speaking if you are wanting to protect your investments the crack probably should be repaired before you end up with a leaky basement. Hairline cracks can expand overtime as a result of freeze/thaw cycles. You are better off being safe than sorry. The best …
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When you are looking for wet basement repair or wanting to prevent a leaky basement or future wet basement repair it becomes important to understand the difference between waterproofing and damp-proofing. The average consumer does not understand the difference between waterproofing and damp-proofing and they certainly should because they are not the same. Damp-proofing uses …
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