After you find out how much your Markham renovation will cost, your next question will probably be, “So when will my project be finished?” The length of your renovation project is affected by many factors, including the size of the space, the complexity of the renovation, and the availability of building materials.

The majority of basement waterproofing today is being done by system companies that claim to offer different methods but always steer you to their preferred method (usually an interior water control system). This one-size-fits-all approach benefits the waterproofing company more often than you, the customer. It’s better practice to use a problem solving approach rather than a system approach.

Regardless of whether science is your strong suit, everyone knows that water runs downhill, whether it be on the ground or on a wall. It is for this reason that shingles are laid from the bottom up, so each layer will rest over top the previous one. With this set-up, water will follow suit and keep running down the roof, and not under the shingle.