The Strawberry Box House – Shelter from the Storm Dec 7 2022 Submitted By: Gavin MacRae 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 st.. (more) READ MORE Posted in Basement Waterproofing, Crack Repair, Foundation Repair, GJ MacRae, History
You Don’t Have A Ghost! Oct 29 2022 Submitted By: Gavin MacRae That chill wind is in the air again as we all gear up for Halloween in the GTA. This season, we wanted to explore certain markers of haunted houses and explain why they might require a professional to come by your home. By professional, we mean a foundation repair team or a house inspector, not a paranormal investigato.. (more) READ MORE Posted in Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair, French Drains
What Is A Foundation Wall? Nov 7 2018 Submitted By: Gavin MacRae The Foundation Wall - What You Need to Know Now The foundation wall is the most crucial structural element of your home and the structural integrity that a foundation wall provides is ancient in premise and reliable practice. Having a strong, dry and well-constructed foundation wall is essential for any building to la.. (more) READ MORE Posted in Basement Waterproofing
Can You Waterproof a Basement in the Winter? Mar 8 2018 Submitted By: Gavin MacRae In a country like Canada, it is common to see the winter season last over several months. During this time, the ground around the foundation of the house tends to follow a pattern of continuous freezing and thawing. This eventually creates a gap around the house, making basement leakage a high possibility. Moreover, on.. (more) READ MORE Posted in Basement Waterproofing, Foundation Repair
