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Armtec’s Platon Foundation Drainage is the premium choice in foundation protection. No other damp proofing product performs as well when it comes to keeping water out of your basement. The Platon membrane is extruded and vacuum formed from high density polyethylene (HDPE) a tough, durable, non-toxic material. The membrane is remarkably impermeable to water and water vapour and impervious to acids and other agents. The dimpled design creates an air-gap between the damp soil and the foundation wall keeping moisture from ever touching the…
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Parging is a type of mortar surface that is applied to foundation of your home to give a more appealing appearance to both older and new Ottawa foundations. There is no structural benefit to Ottawa parging, it is purely a cosmetic application but when it comes to curb appeal it is undeniable you shouldn’t skimp out. The real benefit of covering up those old blocks is to seal the foundation and provide a great appearance. The foundation Works process is to chip, clean, and remove any old parging. This is followed by…
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A sump pump is a small pump installed in the lowest part of a basement or crawlspace. Its job is to help keep the area under the building dry and to prevent it from flooding. Usually, sump pumps are installed in specially constructed sump pits. Water flows into the sump pit through drains or by natural water migration through the soil. The sump pump’s job is to pump the water out of the pit and away from the building so the basement or crawlspace stays dry. Basement flooding is a serious problem, having surpassed fire damage as the…
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Window Wells are important in many different ways. Window Wells help to keep dirt away from your windows thereby almost eliminating the possibility of water flowing back in through your windows. Window Wells also keep the dirt away from the windows allowing a greater amount of light to be able to enter through the window. Window Wells are a building code element and should be installed with a large enough projection to allow you to have egress in the event of a hazard in the basement. When installed by an experienced installer, window wells…
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Foundation Works provides demolition services in Ottawa for projects big and small. We have the manpower to get the job done quickly & efficiently but more importantly safely. Whether your a Homeowner, Contractor, Developer or Property Owner of any kind Foundation Works provides professional & safe demolition services. No job is too big or too small. Undoubtedly, demolitions may seem like fun but if done incorrectly can lead to a lot of headaches. Save yourself the time and trouble and call in the experts to handle all of your…
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Weeping Tile is drainage pipe that is installed around the exterior of foundations.  The tile is designed to collect water that accumulates around the footings and carries it away to either a sump liner, a storm sewer or dry well. The tile is made of high densitiy polyethylene resin and comes in a variety of sizes and types for differrent applications. Unfortunately, Ottawa is an area with almost a third of its residential homes still made with clay. It is important to have a safe, modern, and fully functional weeping tile system built in to…
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