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Colder temperatures accompanied by snow and ice can greatly increase the risk of property damage. If you want to protect your biggest investment, it’s important to take the necessary steps to prevent foundation damage in the wintertime. Here are 7 winter maintenance strategies for your home that will keep water out and maintain the integrity…

Winter presents a whole new number of threats to the foundation of your home. The weather conditions make it more difficult to perform repair work and can also escalate damage to your building structure that may already be under strain. Learn more about why it’s so important to repair your foundation before winter arrives. Freeze…

Is your flooring starting to creak and squeak all over the place? It could be the temperature or something more serious that’s causing it. To find out if the sound is just a nuisance or part of a bigger problem, here are 4 things that your floor is saying when it starts to creak.  Seasonal…

Your home is a sizable investment, so it’s important to protect it – especially from the harsh Canadian elements. The best way to do that is to repair problems as they appear and conduct regular inspections and routine maintenance. Without regular R&M, deterioration can quickly set in, even years before it should. Add constant abuse…

It’s not always easy to take care of your home when you’re busy taking care of your family. However, if you skipped out on doing your regular maintenance checks for signs of damage, you could end up risking their safety. If you can’t find the time to inspect your home, be sure to hire someone…

It’s inevitable that buildings will age and eventually need to be either renovated, repurposed or demolished. If you own an old building and are trying to decide if you should restore or build new, read this article first before making any decisions. A majority of people believe that new buildings offer many advantages over historic…

We all know that the longer you wait to fix a problem, the bigger it will get. Most of us have no idea when it’s time to call an expert to inspect their home foundation. When it comes to the structure of your home, it’s important to know the gravity of the problem. When it…

Does your home suddenly have a large foundation crack that wasn’t there before? It could be a sign that you have structural foundation damage. Whether the problem is that your home is settling or there’s serious damage to the building, it can get worse and even irreversible if you ignore the problem. Learn how to…

Are you on the hunt for a foundation repair company to take care of an immediate problem? When you don’t take the time to find a reputable contractor, you could end up with even more problems to deal with. To find a reputable contractor to repair your foundation in Ottawa, make sure they check off…