The Strawberry Box House – Shelter from the Storm Dec 7 2022 Submitted By: admin The History of Wartime Housing in Canada During World War Two, the demand for housing in Canada was so high that many government-sponsored initiatives were enacted which included the construction of victory houses, wartime houses, wartime bungalows, post war bungalows, or the better known strawberry box house. These s.. (more) READ MORE Posted in Basement Waterproofing, Crack Repair, Foundation Repair, GJ MacRae, History
Why You Should Work With a Family Company Oct 15 2022 Submitted By: admin When hiring a contractor to do foundation repair or waterproofing on your home, it’s tempting to go with a large company or chain on businesses that tout their size. Bigger is not always better and there are some key points of hiring a time tested, family-owned business that you can’t get anywhere else. Here are s.. (more) READ MORE Posted in Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair, GJ MacRae
What is a Window Well? Sep 10 2022 Submitted By: admin In order to finish your basement, especially when preparing it for rent, there are certain codes that a building has to stand up to. Many of them for basements regard windows, window wells, and safe sizes for windows to be. If you have a window at the basement level, it is most likely surrounded by a Window Well. Thes.. (more) READ MORE Posted in Basement Waterproofing, Dry Wells, Foundation Repair, French Drains, GJ MacRae
Why Waterproofing Is Important Jul 2 2022 Submitted By: admin Waterproofing can be the difference between a happy home and a terrifying problem. In areas with heavy precipitation, this is one of the most crucial steps to take when fortifying or inspecting your home. Without waterproofing damage to your belongings would be the least of your worries. Rot and mold can creep into you.. (more) READ MORE Posted in GJ MacRae, Services, Waterproofing
Do I Need A Sump Pump? Jun 22 2022 Submitted By: admin Many homes need a sump pump in order to keep the basement dry and free from water table and foundation issues. An instrumental part of that is having a sump pump installed. Even with a fully waterproofed basement, a sump pump will keep your home safe from more water-related issues. Flooding in your basement can cause s.. (more) READ MORE Posted in Basement Waterproofing, GJ MacRae, Services, Waterproofing
What to Expect When You’re Home Inspecting Jun 16 2022 Submitted By: admin While homeowners can arrange a home inspection at any time for any reason, the most common reason that they occur is because the home is being sold. The primary purpose is discovery – so that both buyers and sellers are aware of any notable safety hazards or needed repairs in the home in question. For a buyer, these .. (more) READ MORE Posted in Basement Waterproofing, GJ MacRae
