Haze-Free Haven

It’s no secret that summer and wildfires have become two words that are connected in conversations today. An area as big as New Brunswick has burned so far this year in Canada,

 Block Basements: We Excavate

In part 3 we looked at the different kinds of coatings and membranes that are used on block basements to correct dampness and outright water invasion. This week we look at what should happen when it comes time to dig up a basement

Climate Proofing Basics

I have an admission here.  I am old enough to remember when climate change was called “Spring . . . Summer . . .  Fall . . . Winter.”  My how times have changed!

 Block Basements: Waterproofing

This is the third in my series on block foundations and we now look at the numerous kinds of materials, coatings and membranes on the market that are used to rectifying a wet block basement.

Speaking Contractor

Speak Contractor – Learn the Lingo Contractors Use Before Starting Your Renovation – is this week’s column on Reno-Green.

Block Basements: Why They Fail

The number one issue with a block basement is moisture; blocks are not waterproof…period. Water will penetrate any mortar crack, open seam or just about any opening for that matter and we all

4 Things to Know Before You Renovate Your Home

Cam Allen’s first of a two-part series on Home Renovations in conjunction with Green Build Canada’s newsletter.

History: Pros & Cons of Block Basements

With well over 40 plus years of building, renovation and building assessment experience block basements are continuing reminder that

New Collaboration

Yesterday Green Building Canada launched a new weekly column – Reno-Green – written by retired builder/contractor Cam Allen. With over 40 years of experience in the building trades,

Building Dates in History:

When you walk by an old building, have you ever stopped to wonder when it first had lights or running water? Many wooden buildings went up before electricity or plumbing were common. Most homes built before the early 1900s relied on wells or hand pumps, and even then, pipes didn’t show up in every home. Wiring often came later, when power lines spread through towns and cities.