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L’importance des travaux de plomberie
Are you looking to minimize the risk of flooding? By choosing Groupe Durasec for your plumbing services, you will avoid multiple problems. As a residential or commercial building owner, you are aware that a flood can easily lead to a major disaster. ...
Rub-R-Wall membrane : Waterproofing your property
The Rub-R-Wall membrane is designed to waterproof all types of foundations found below ground level. The application process consists of a liquid applied by spraying on the coating. During the drying process, the membrane waterproofs the foundation b...
The most common house foundation problems
For most homeowners, the age of their home and the renovations to be done can become a real source of stress. Several problems can arise when your property is over 30 years old.
Foundation problems can occur frequently. The weight of your house is...
How to find waterproofing foundation problems on your home
A damaged foundation can cause serious problems for your home and, therefore, for your well-being. If you want to proceed with the waterproofing of the foundation of your house, good preparation will greatly contribute to the success of your project....
The types of cracks in foundation to watch out for
When you notice active cracks forming around the house exterior or literally inside your basement walls, this is a sign that your foundation is having a bad time! The home’s foundation is the backbone of your property and if it’s integrity is com...
The steps related to the installation of the French drain
Are you in the process of planning a french drain installation and would like to know how it’s going to go? What to check for while the professionals are working on it?
At Groupe Durasec, we want our partners and clients to be well informed ab...
Rub-R-Wall membrane vs. tar-based membranes for waterproofing foundations
Waterproofing is a crucial step in protecting your building against damage caused by water and humidity. Since the material with which your foundation is built is porous (concrete walls), many problems such as cracks, crumbling, efflorescence or late...
How to do foundation insulation the right way
With the Quebec climate as we know it, it is important to properly insulate the foundation of a building. By doing so, you put the odds on your side to avoid the risk of infiltration or large accumulations of water, especially during freezing or thaw...
How to install French drain?
The French drain pipe system and all its trenches, commonly referred to as “the highway”, intercepts water all around the foundation in order to direct it to an exit point. This point will use gravity or be forced using a pump to raise the water,...