Waterproofing GTA Blog

Is basement dandruff a problem in your home? Are there fine white lines, flaking crystal deposits, or heavy chalky build-ups on your exposed basement walls or floor? These are EFFLORESCENCE, and are sure indications of a basement water problem. In some cases, the height of the indications of efflore...

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The water doesn’t have to be flowing for the professional inspectors at the Benchmark Waterproofing to pinpoint areas in your basement where the foundation leaks. Signs of dampness and foundation leakage can be as obvious as staining, rusting, dry rot, soggy drywall or mould and mildew. To many pe...

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It’s a sure sign of spring.

The basement is leaking and you need hip waders to do the laundry. You are not alone. One in three cellars is also soaked. Great volumes of water can be created quickly by melting snow or spring rains and this water readily leaks into unprotected basements. A leaky base...

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When the ground freezes and rain turns to snow it may be easy to think that your waterproofing problems can be relegated to the spring to do list. It is human nature to ignore an inactive problem but such short-sightedness can be a damaging mistake. If you have had a foundation leak in the past, you...

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The weather and your basement are more closely related than you might expect. The relationship is most easily seen, however, in the hot, humid, thunderstorm-driven days of summer. The dominant element linking basements and weather is water.

Everyone can recall the wonderful cool relief of walking...

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If you’re planning to renovate your home here’s something to think about. Converting your basement from a dank, musty cellar into attractive, useful living space is a good alternative to buying a larger home. It can also make you money when you do decide to sell. And, you get to enjoy the added...

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