In many urban areas, homeowners face the challenge of maximizing their living space while preserving their yard and outdoor areas. Whether your family is growing, you need a dedicated homeoffice, or you’re looking to create a rental suite for additional income, expanding your home can seem like a costly and complex endeavor. One of the...Read More

Hydrostatic pressure—the force exerted by water in the soil against your home’s foundation—can lead to significant issues such as water infiltration, foundation cracks, and basement flooding. Effectively managing this pressure is crucial for maintaining a dry and stable basement environment. PERMA-DRY’s PERMA-DRAIN™ System offers a comprehensive, cost-effective solution to alleviate hydrostatic pressure and protect your...Read More

If you’ve ever dealt with a wet basement, you may have heard the term hydrostatic pressure. This natural force is one of the biggest threats to the structural integrity and dryness of your basement. Understanding hydrostatic pressure and how it affects your home is crucial for maintaining a safe and dry living space. What is...Read More

A cracked basement wall can be a homeowner’s nightmare. Not only is it unsightly, but it can also lead to serious water damage, mold growth, and even structural issues. If you’re dealing with this problem, you need a reliable and effective solution. That’s where PERMA-DRY comes in. PERMA-DRY is a leader in basement waterproofing and...Read More

Waterproofing is a term that is commonly thrown around by contractors referring to all types of different products, systems and methods designed to stop, prevent or impede water infiltration through a structure, and in our case, a foundation.  In residential applications, especially in repair and restoration situations, the term waterproofing is often misused to describe damproofing,...Read More

Are you considering buying or selling a home this summer but are afraid to because of a wet basement?  It’s a legitimate concern given that a wet basement decreases property value by 10-25% (Yahoo Voices).  Not to mention the fact that a home with a wet basement typically sits on the market longer. The average...Read More

Environmental illness, sensitivities and allergies are common today.  Exposure to mould is associated with an increased prevalence of asthma-related symptoms such as chronic wheezing, irritation symptoms and non-specific symptoms.  Living in damp houses is associated with increased rates of disease, and the cause is believed to be exposure to biological contaminants (Institute of Medicine 2000). ...Read More

If you live in an area with a municipal sewer system and your home’s basement drainage system is tied into that system, you could be in trouble when a big storm hits!  Most municipal sewer systems in Canada are only designed to handle storm water from storms that happen once every five years (20% chance)...Read More

Water infiltration into your basement through the floor can be a serious problem causing significant damage to your home. Waterproofing basement floor is the best way to prevent problems. Ideally, this would be done during construction, but often is not. If you need to waterproof basement floor after the home is built, first, you must...Read More

WHY PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM BASEMENT FLOODING? Unfortunately basement flooding is a common occurrence in many parts of Canada and can cause significant damage to your home ruining flooring, drywall and your belongings not to mention the risk of unhealthy mould growth.  Dealing with basement flooding and the damage it causes can be very stressful...Read More