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3 Extremely Harmful Weather Conditions for Construction Equipment: ACCL
3 Extremely Harmful Weather Conditions for Construction Equipment: ACCL Weather conditions have a significant impact on all rigging activities. Industries that inclu
31 January, 20227 Construction Safety Tips for Winter Weather: Andy Crown Construction
7 Construction Safety Tips for Winter Weather: Andy Crown Construction When winter weather strikes, construction doesn’t stop, so knowing what to do to keep yo
25 November, 2021
What to do if there are stains and spots on your roof?
What to do if there are stains and spots on your roof? Having a regular roof inspection is the key to spotting issues before they turn into something serious. Having a soli
27 September, 2019
Wet Basement? – 4 common ways water can get into your home
Wet basement – 4 ways water can get into your home One of the biggest challenges we face during storms and unpredictable weather patterns here in Ontario is keeping o
09 August, 2019
Shower Diverter broken – How to repair
Shower Diverters – How to repair One of the biggest washroom fears is turning on the shower only to realize the shower won’t turn off. Turning your shower on and off should
20 June, 2019
Choosing a patio or deck? – The differences
Choosing between a patio and deck? – The differences One of the main decisions for anyone who is investing in an outdoor space is the hard choice of choosing between a pati
17 May, 2019
Selecting the Right Paint Color for Your Home
Selecting the Right Paint Color for Your Home Painting can be a great and easy way to give any room in your home a new look! At Andy Crown Construction we often run into qu
03 May, 2019
Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning- What you need to do
Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning- What you need to do In Canada and all around the world carbon monoxide poisoning is known as the silent killer. Since you cannot see,
12 April, 2019
Why You Should Hire a Licensed Electrician
Why You Should Hire a Licensed Electrician At Andy Crown Construction, we know that hiring a licensed electrician for commercial and residential services can help ensure th
15 March, 2019
Extension Cord Safety
Extension Cord Safety Mostly every family has an extension cord if not multiples around their house. Did you know that extension cords are among the most dangerous electric
01 March, 2019
WARNING SIGNS: HOW TO AVOID A ROOF COLLAPSE
Roof collapses can happen during any time and season of the year, having a roof collapse can be an unexpected nightmare. Lately the worst season for roof collapses has been
15 February, 2019
SIMPLE CARE FOR YOUR DISHWASHER
Having a dishwasher can save you time and money simultaneously. not only do you get your dishes clean in a fraction of the time, dishwashers generally use less water. Over
01 February, 2019
Is it TIME TO REPLACE YOUR TOILET? make the right CHOICE
You might be thinking your toilet will last forever but as durable as most toilets are, they all must be replaced at some point. Some homeowners choose to replace their toi
18 January, 2019
Is Parging A Form Of Waterproofing?
What Is Parging? Basement parging is the coating applied to the visible above-grade portion of your home’s foundation walls. Often parging is seen as an added decoration th
14 December, 2018
How do motion sensor lights work?
How do motion sensor lights work? Motion sensor lights are becoming an increasingly popular security measure in both commercial business buildings and residential homes. Mo
29 November, 2018
Masonry & Concrete Services
Masonry & Concrete Services If you require stone masonry or concrete services in the Durham region area, contact the walkways, stonemasons, and bricklayer restorations
13 November, 2018What Is Efflorescence on Stone, Stucco, and Concrete?
What Is Efflorescence on Stone, Stucco, and Concrete? What Is Efflorescence? Efflorescence is a salt mineral or crystal, it’s appearance looks white, gr
12 October, 2018
Fall Home Repair and Maintenance Tips:
Fall Home Repair and Maintenance Tips: With fall approaching it means winter is just around the corner. This is the perfect time to catch up on some home repairs and mainte
21 September, 2018
Bathroom Renovations for your condo
Bathroom Renovations for your condo: Living in a condo makes it almost impossible to add space as you cannot convert a closet into a bathroom without approval from the cond
07 September, 2018
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR 1. How many years has your Company been in business? When choosing a construction company, consider how long the
21 August, 2018Professional Roofing – Think Twice Before You Do it Yourself
There are many times in our lives when we want to take the easy way out or in this case the least expensive way out. Why hire a professional roofing company if tackling it
21 April, 2017Waterproofing Your Basement Walls
Basement walls suffer from leaks too often. If you are a homeowner and haven’t had to deal with a leaking basement, consider yourself lucky. Even in the best-built homes,
21 April, 2017Basement Waterproofing – The Weeping Tile System
A weeping tile system is a 4-inch porous pipe. Other names include drain, perimeter tile or corrugated drain pipe used for underground water collection or discharge. It was
21 April, 2017Surge Protection – Defense Against Voltage Spikes
What would we do without electricity? It powers our lights, televisions, computers and charges our phones and wireless devices. Without surge protection, however, all of
20 April, 2017Roof Replacement – How Do I Know the Right Time?
Roofing, just like everything else ages with time. Eventually, one realizes that the day has come to consider roof replacement. Wouldn’t it be nice though if you co
13 April, 2017Electrical Upgrades – Circuit Breakers Over Fuse Panels
One of the most important areas of house maintenance is electrical upgrades. Poor or damaged wiring is a serious concern, and in most cases, fire is a result. You are pro
13 April, 2017Crawl Space Waterproofing – The Miniature Basement
A crawl space is a type of basement in which one cannot stand up and the surface is often soil. It is typically small enough that you need to actually crawl into it, hence
13 April, 2017Humidity (Moisture) in Basements
Humidity in basements is a very common problem. The danger arises as a result of not being handled in the right manner. Moisture problems can not only become annoying but
13 April, 2017Waterproofing Professionals – Why You Should Choose ACCL
When it comes to a wet or leaky basement, you want waterproofing professionals to tackle the job. Having said that, you are probably thinking “What does ACCL provide
07 April, 2017Waterproofing Materials – ACCL Promises Only the Best
We at ACCL believe that our work is only as good as the waterproofing materials we utilize. In order to guarantee that the work we do is long-lasting, we use only the best
06 April, 2017Water Damage – The Signs to Look For
Discovering water damage in a home can be a tricky thing, especially in the basement or crawlspace. It is not easily visible and is often not discovered until a simple rep
31 March, 2017Sump Pump – What is it and how does it work?
There are a fair number of options you can take when dealing with a wet basement. One of the best options for homeowners and commercial properties operators to utilize and
29 March, 2017Wet Basement – What Do I Need to Do?
There are many different problems that homeowners will run into with their home. Some of those problems can often be quite serious and require more attention than others.
27 March, 2017
Freezing Pipes and Winterization
When the colder months come and the winter takes hold there is a real risk of pipe fissure or worse. This is especially an issue when the temperature falls under 32 degree
10 August, 2016
Waterproofing vs Damp Proofing
Waterproofing and damp proofing sound similar and tend to be used synonymously when in reality they are two different processes and it is important to distinguish the diffe
10 August, 2016
4(.5) Best Ways to Unclog a Toilet
Plunger Tried and tested, most of the time a plunger will work fine. Purchase one with a rubber bell-shaped end as these are typically better at pushing air to remove the o
10 August, 2016
5 Water Heater Problems (and How to Solve Them)
Many water heaters sit out of sight until there is an issue with them that needs to be addressed. Should there be a problem with it, there are a few solutions you can turn
10 August, 2016
Membrane Roofing
Membrane roofing is a type of roofing system for buildings and tanks. It is used on flat or nearly flat roofs to prevent leaks and move water off the roof. Membrane roofs a
10 August, 2016
Kitchen Renovations – hiring a professional
When it comes to making renovations to a home, kitchen renovations are popular because kitchens are often the gathering place of the household. Investing in a kitchen remod
10 August, 2016
Attic Conversions
The conversion of an attic can often be a more economical alternative for a homeowner than building a new addition or a new home. But if you are intent upon embarking on th
10 August, 2016
Home Insulation
Insulation in your home provides resistance to heat flow and is very important to having a comfortable, healthy home. Besides keeping your home warm in the winter and cool
10 August, 2016
Building a Fence
In some jurisdictions, you don’t need a permit to erect a fence, but it’s a good idea to check local regulations just in case. Softwoods such as redwood, cedar and cypress
10 August, 2016Waterproof Concrete Repair, & Foundation Repair Contractor
Waterproof concrete repair Whether your home has sunk just a few inches or nearly a foot, a concrete floor and foundation repair contactor can provide relief. It may mean u
17 July, 2016
