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Signs Your Sump Pump is Ready to Fail

December 7, 2023
If you are a homeowner with a basement in the GTA, your basement can be affected by the wet conditions that are a result of ...
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What to Look For In the Basement When Buying a House

December 7, 2023
Buying a house is a large investment. It is important to be sure that there are no issues with the house prior to finalizing the ...
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New Year’s Renovations for Your Basement

December 7, 2023
New year, new basement! If renovating your basement is on your New Year's Resolution list, we have you covered with different ideas to...
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Eavestrough Maintenance And Why It’s Important

December 7, 2023
The main purpose of a rain gutter is to protect a building's foundation by channeling water away from its base. The gutter also helps to...
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Structural Underpinning: Your First Steps

December 7, 2023
The beam and base method of underpinning is a more technically advanced adaptation of traditional mass concrete underpinning. A reinforced...
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Why Waterproofing A Structure Is Imperative

December 7, 2023
In construction, a building or structure is waterproofed with the use of membranes and coatings to protect contents as well as...
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Sump Box Basics: What You Need To Know

December 7, 2023
A sump pump is a pump used to remove water that has accumulated in a water collecting sump basin, commonly found in the basement of ...
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What to Do If Your Basement Floods

October 9, 2023
You’ve just come back from a week in paradise, enjoying your vacation time to the fullest. You finish unpacking your suitcase, or rather...
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How to Get Your Home Ready for Winter

October 9, 2023
The cool fall and winter air is quickly dismissing summer. In order to ensure that you enjoy the cooler weather without stress, you need...
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Offsetting Your Mortgage: Basement Rentals

October 7, 2023
With the ever climbing price of real estate in the Greater Toronto Area, and the new mortgage stress-test, why not try offsetting your...
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Prevent Basement Flooding with These 10 Simple Steps

October 7, 2023
As the weather gets warmer and everything is blooming, it is important that you know what to do in order to prevent basement flooding...
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Can You Waterproof a Basement in the Winter?

September 26, 2023
In a country like Canada, it is common to see the winter season last over several months. During this time, the ground around the...
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Hi, thanks for watching our video about Outside Basement Waterproofing repair techniques. The process of outside basement waterproofing (or exterior basement waterproofing) is as follows: - First, we lay out tarps and excavate to the footings of the basement by hand - Next, we clean the concrete foundation wall and repair any masonry defects in the wall (cracks, tie rod holes, voids) etc. - Then we prime the concrete foundation wall and apply a rubberized membrane with fiberglass mesh. Another layer of rubberized membrane is then applied. - The final layer of the membrane is Platon drainage board. This is installed with expansive concrete anchors and a new weeping tile system. - Gravel is then installed on top of the new weeping tile system, and the excavation is backfilled and cleaned up! ABOUT US Since 1975, GJ MacRae has been a trusted family-owned and operated company specializing in basement foundation repair and basement waterproofing in the Greater Toronto Area. We are experts in solving basement leaks and foundation damage problems permanently with our industry-leading solutions and the most reliable basement waterproofing warranty in the GTA. No matter where you live in Greater Toronto, from Oakville to Scarborough, from Hamilton to Downtown Toronto, we can help you secure your foundation for the future! We work year-round to protect your home from water damage caused by heavy rain or sudden thaw. We listen to your needs and find the best solution for your situation. Contact us today for a free estimate, and let us make your basement dry and usable. ABOUT OUR CHANNEL Our channel is about basement foundation repair and waterproofing services serving the Greater Toronto Area. We cover lots of cool stuff such as Basement Waterproofing, Interior Waterproofing, Exterior Waterproofing, Crack Repair, Window Wells, Int/Ext Weeping Tile Systems, Sump Pumps, Underpinning, Structural Foundation Repair, Crumbling Foundations, Carbon Fiber, Reinforcement, Brickwork and Parging, French Drains and Drywells, Eavestrough Maintenance, Basement Underpinning, Foundation Wall Replacement, Overflow Underpinning, and Bench Pinning. Check out our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@gjmacrae Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE! CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VIDEOS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVhR7coQDNc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ2IGyUhVRQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSbqb4Dx8ok We do awesome projects, check them out here: https://wetbasements.com/basement-waterproofing/ https://wetbasements.com/interior-basement-waterproofing/ https://wetbasements.com/exterior-basement-waterproofing/ FIND US AT https://wetbasements.com/ GET IN TOUCH Contact us at hello@wetbasements.com or (905) 824-2557 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Get updates or reach out to Get updates on our Social Media Profiles! Twitter: https://twitter.com/gjmacrae Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gjmacrae/ #basementwaterproofing #outsidebasementwaterproofing #exteriorbasementwaterproofing #crackrepair
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GJ MacRae Foundation Repair has been the industry leader for reliable basement waterproofing in the Greater Toronto Area Since 1975. Nearly five decades of experience inform our proven multi-stage repair process based on below-grade drainage considerations that allow us to waterproof concrete blocks, poured walls, and stone rubble foundation walls properly for the long term. Our repair solutions for leaking foundation cracks include using bitumen-based barrier membranes and high-efficiency weeping tile systems, which give us the edge in reliability and allow for the most robust foundation repair warranty available today in the GTA. Experience the GJ MacRae difference for year-round basement leak repairs in Toronto, Oakville, Mississauga, Burlington, Hamilton, Milton, and Georgetown. If you spot cracked foundation walls, leaky foundations, or any other basement waterproofing issues in your house, reach out and call us today at (905) 824-2557.

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