Aquatech Waterproofing Reduces Chances of Mould with Waterproofing Services
Toronto, ON (PRWEB) August 27, 2014 -- In recent years, mold has become a bigger and bigger problem for homeowners in the Toronto area and across all of Canada. This is because the annual rainfall in the country has increased over the past 50 years. Since 1950, Canada has seen a 12 percent increase in rainfall. Extreme weather has also increased. Instead of extreme storms occurring about once every 40 years, they now occur about once every six years. This has led to an increase in the amount of water damage to properties which, in turn, has led to an increase in the amount of mold.
Mold can grow in any dark, damp area. In many homes, this means the basement. The basements in many houses are not completely waterproof, and when heavy storms or flooding occurs, water gets in through cracks in the basement windows, the foundation, or the door. Mold can cause a wide variety of different health issues. These issues range from the minor—nasal stuffiness, difficulty breathing, and eye irritation—to major problems like fever, chronic lung disease, upper respiratory issues, and more. In homes with a large amount of mold, it’s even possible for mold infections to get inside people’s lungs.
There are some basic techniques residents can do to decrease the amount of mold in their homes. Reducing the humidity levels is one way, although this isn’t always easy. Cleaning with mold killing products, removing the carpet from the basement and bathrooms, and immediately removing any went carpet can help. However, Aquatech Waterproofing offers several other ways of protecting a home that must be installed by a professional waterproofing company.
Aquatech understands the needs of homeowners and their home waterproofing needs. The company also strives to continue to adapt to customer demands, and because of the increase in rain and flooding, those demands have included waterproofing. Aquatech Waterproofing provides interior and exterior waterproofing techniques to prevent water from entering the basement or getting into the foundation. They also install sump pumps and battery backup pumps that will remove any water that does enter the home. French drains are also another area in which the company specializes. These drains can keep water from ever reaching the home by efficiently removing it from the area.
Aquatech Waterproofing also offers foundation repair services. When a foundation begins to crack, water can more easily seep into it. This can quickly lead to mold growth. Once mold spreads throughout a foundation, it can be very difficult to remove it all. Homeowners will want to contact Aquatech Waterproofing as soon as they see major foundation cracks to prevent mold growth.
About Aquatech Waterproofing: Aquatech Waterproofing has served residents of the Greater Toronto area for more than 25 years. The company is privately owned and fully insured and has been accredited by agencies such as the Toronto Construction Association and the Better Business Bureau. The company currently holds a 10/10 rating on Homestars. More information can be found at http://www.aquatechwaterproofing.ca or by calling 1-866-891-1917.
Andrew, Aqua Tech Waterproofing, http://www.aquatechwaterproofing.ca, +1 (289) 236-1412, [email protected]
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