Posts Tagged ‘drainage’
What You MUST Know About Ashworth Drainage
Drainage and waterproofing are absolutely essential to the safety of your home and property. Getting to know your local drainage heroes is essential, too, so you know that you can trust them to do good work. With that, here are some essential facts about us, Ashworth Drainage, so you know what you can expect when…
Read MoreTop Five Horror Movies That Wouldn’t Be Scary If They Had A Good Drainage Contractor
Some of the scariest movies of all time include basements in which some sort of evil being scares an unsuspecting victim. What scares us most about these basements is not the demon or ghost lurking around, but the potential for foundation leaks and damage due to poor drainage. We can’t help but cringe at people…
Read MoreWaterproofing A New Home 101
Waterproofing your new home is one of those steps that might not seem as glamorous or important as the other parts in the building of a home, but it’s incredibly necessary. If you want your home to keep its high property value, stay structurally sound, be warm and dry, and be as maintenance-free as possible,…
Read MoreWaterproofing An Older Home
Older homes can make great purchases. They have the charm of another era, and a cozy feel that comes with more traditional building materials and construction. Often times, they are also built more solidly than mass-produced homes, and with the added bonus of being much more unique.
Read MoreSump Pump Shopping 101
When it comes to your home, quality investments are critical to saving money long term. Your home is your sanctuary, your recluse; the place where you let your hair down and spend time with your loved ones, or simply unwind from a long, hard day. It’s when corners are cut that your home becomes a…
Read More5 Common Canada Day Misconceptions from Ashworth Drainage
Canada Day… the celebration of the birth of our fantastic, peace loving Nation. Ashworth Drainage prides themselves on their extensive Canadian knowledge?. How many of the following 5 Canada Day misconceptions were you aware of?
Read MoreWhy Waterproofing Membrane Doesn’t Work
So you’re waterproofing your basement, a necessary task; but now you have an even tougher decision – which method do you want to use? With so many options out there, and with so many companies advertising one ‘fail proof’ method after another, it can get overwhelming. If there’s one thing I’ve noticed, is that when…
Read MoreWhat’s so French about drains?
One would assume that drains have nothing to do with French culture; they do not possess a reputation for being high class or fancy but French drains actually solve a serious drainage problem. French drains can transform your lawn from having an ugly mini pond in the middle of it after a rainstorm, to having…
Read MoreSteps for Maintaining your Sump Pump
One of the more challenging aspects of being a homeowner is dealing with flooding in the basement. During the wet seasons, water often seeps in, and if you are not prepared for it, this can cause thousands of dollars in damage. Many homeowners install sump pumps to make sure their basement doesn’t suffer from flooding. However, a sump…
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