Why is there Mould in My Attic?

mould growth in Richmond Hill attic

Mould is a natural fungus that takes root in any humid or damp environment.  Here in Toronto, mould growth in the attic is common due to the change in seasons and temperature throughout the year.  If a roof leaks however slightly, the attic is rainwater’s first port of call. Moreover heat generated in a home rises upwards […]

Can a Leaky Basement Be Fixed From The Inside?

scarborough waterprrofing

The short answer is sometimes, but in many cases, no. Nusite has been in the waterproofing business in Toronto for a long time, I can’t remember how many failed interior basement waterproofing jobs I’ve been asked to fix, and how much money has been wasted in that way (although I’m sure it’s a big number […]

What Is Basement Underpinning?

adding a finished basement in toronto

As a contracting group specializing in basement underpinning in Toronto, we often get asked this simple question, “what is underpinning?”  Below is a brief answer to that question. “Underpinning” is an industry term that’s generally used to describe reinforcing an existing foundation. This may be to shore-up a structure that was poorly built originally or […]

Should I Use A Home Mould Testing Kit?

Should I use a mold testing kit?

Mould is definitely something you don’t want around your home. Although it’s not poisonous, it is unsightly, puts other people off, and over a period of exposure, could cause chronic, upper respiratory illness too. It’s also the outward sign of water problems, especially in the basement. We’ve been doing mould removal and  mitigation for a […]

How to Fix a Humid Basement

Finished basement with musty odour

Humidity is an expression of the amount of water in the air. Humidity tends to increase during hot summer months, and is can be found indoors in any climate, especially like here on Toronto where we tend to have cold Winters and sometimes Scorching Summers with lots of rain and climate swings in between. We […]