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 about the process of installing a french drain and we […]

29 May 2022

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 compromised, several problems might occur in the near future.

17 May 2022

How to install a 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, which will allow its evacuation. It allows your basement to […]

17 May 2022

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 thawing. In addition, by insulating your concrete foundation, you will see […]

Plan rapproché d'un pistolet à peinture appliquant une membrane caoutchouteuse verte

17 May 2022

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 lateral deformation (cement block) and moisture issues can occur. In general, we see a transfer of humidity that […]

12 April 2022

Preparing for waterproofing installation on your foundation

Once you have chosen your foundation expert and agreed on the work that will be done to waterproof the foundation of your home, you will need to prepare for this important project. This will contribute to the smooth running of the process when the work begins and also avoid wasting time. Those steps of preparation […]

28 March 2022

Increase in levels of radon in homes. Get tested!

Over the past 5 years, working from home has become increasingly popular. Whereas it was once uncommon, this form of working has now been widely adopted by companies. In fact, 10% of workers had a hybrid working arrangement, and over 14% worked exclusively from home in 2023. For many people, working from home is an […]

Travailleur appliquant une membrane de caoutchouc verte sur la fondation de béton d'une maison

28 March 2022

How do I fix foundation cracks in my home?

A real homeowner’s nightmare, foundation cracks are sneaky and can become active at any time, bringing with them financial costs as well as significant damage. The foundation being the base of your house, the essential element on which it sits and which supports all its weight, it’s important to equip it with a waterproof membrane […]

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The steps related to the installation of the French drain

The types of cracks in foundation to watch out for

How to install a French drain?

How to do foundation insulation the right way

Rub-R-Wall membrane vs. tar-based membranes for waterproofing foundations

Preparing for waterproofing installation on your foundation

Increase in levels of radon in homes. Get tested!

How do I fix foundation cracks in my home?

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