Sump Pumps

Sump Pumps

Sump Pumps: Avoiding the Flood Sump pumps are often a home’s most critical defense in the Spring against water infiltration and damage to interior finishing’s. In many areas of Ontario, sump pumps are installed as standard in new home construction. However, some...
Tankless Water Heaters

Tankless Water Heaters

Though Tankless water heaters have shown some serious concerns in its application, specifically freezing up, breaking down and not providing sufficient water, it seems that even those issues are not universal. Installing the vent a little higher off the ground...
Drainage Woes- Orangeburg Pipes

Drainage Woes- Orangeburg Pipes

Orangeburg pipe is a type of drainage conduit that was used in homes and businesses in North America and abroad from the latter 1800’s until the 1970’s. In our area, the pipes were used regularly as main drain lines during the 1950’s and 1960’s...
Aluminum Wiring

Aluminum Wiring

Aluminum wiring can be found in properties through-out the GTA area. The following information will provide you with a concise over-view of: Historic usage Potential problems Physical properties of aluminum vs. copper wiring Identification tips Historic Usage Between...
Knob and Tube Wiring

Knob and Tube Wiring

Knob & Tube Wiring—Myths, Facts & Home Insurance Most home purchasers will experience difficulty getting their home insured when Knob & Tube wiring is found to be present. The purpose of this article is to remove some of the myths surrounding this topic...