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Efflorescence and Stucco Repairs

Admin — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:47:36 +0000

The base coat in stucco (both traditional and EIFS, or synthetic stucco) is a cementitious material. Because of the composition and nature of cement, salts that are naturally present within the material can be drawn out with water or moisture. …

Why You Don’t Want to Select the Lowest Quote

Admin — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:58:36 +0000

The answer is simple: Accountability. Businesses exist to make a profit. Profits are how businesses hire new employees, stay in business year after year, and respond to claims/defects regarding their product. If a business is not generating a profit for …

Dealing with Unfriendly Neighbours: 4 Tips

Admin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:14:04 +0000

Everyone has them at some point… a neighbour who you just don’t get along with. They can make your home renovation plans difficult, to the point of even putting a stop to them sometimes. Renovations made to the exterior of …

Toronto Sun Article: Toronto Housing Stock

Admin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:37:12 +0000

I was wondering where I could find this sort of information the other day. Excuse the bad picture. Transcript below. Homes in Toronto are aging. That typically means they need repairs or full retrofits depending on the original quality of …

Supplies Required for EIFS / Stucco Installations

Admin — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:10:22 +0000

All of this equipment and supplies would be familiar to an Exterior Insulation Finish Systems contractor, however a home owner looking to do their own shed or garage might not realize they need many of the tools required. While we …