Buying a home in Ontario can be exciting, but basements often hide potential or even hidden headaches. While exploring a home’s foundations, inspectors pay close attention to window wells and basement drainage, ensuring your investment won’t come with costly surprises. Knowing what they look for—and what red flags to watch...
As the leaves start to fall across Ontario, it’s the perfect time to start your annual yard clean-up and home maintenance. We often think about planting bulbs, turning off exterior taps, patching roofs, and cleaning gutters. But how many homeowners remember to seasonally check their basement window wells? Sometimes, they...
Basement windows are more than just a nice way to let in light. They’re a key part of your home’s safety. This is especially true if your home has basement bedrooms. But we know interpreting the rules around egress windows can feel overwhelming. We’re a trusted source for understanding the...
Summer’s here! While most families are planning barbeques and beach days, it’s also a great time to knock out a few quick home maintenance tasks, like inspecting your basement window wells. Taking ten minutes for your home’s health today could mean saving significant dollars down the road. ⭐ Our pro tip:...
When your business is about making homes look amazing, from curb appeal to a functional, dry basement, we know every detail counts. That’s why many Canadian contractors and home renovation pros choose EHS Sales Ltd. for their window well needs. We agree: a standard, rust-prone metal window well doesn’t cut...
You work all year to keep your property’s outdoor spaces cozy and attractive. But sometimes challenges surface like disguising functional, but unsightly, hardware from view. Why not hide them with a naturally appealing alternative? We offer property owners a creative solution: FauxRocks! They’re designed to discreetly cover protrusions such as wellheads,...
Disaster-level environmental flooding is becoming a common and costly problem in Canada. Commercial properties are not immune to the hazards and expense of basement flooding remediation. One day, it’s business as usual. Then, another day, after heavy rains, your property’s basement could be submerged, leading to any number of business disruptions....
Spring is here, and it’s time for our annual reminder: Please cover your window wells! If your home has basement windows, window wells are essential for proper drainage and natural light. But without proper protection, these wells can become a hazard. The wells can fill with debris, allowing water to seep...
Spring across Canada brings blooming flowers and welcomed warmer temperatures. Yet even though we look forward to its return, sadly for many it also means the increased risk of basement flooding due to melting snow and seasonal rains. Property owners should take seasonal preventive measures like cleaning eavestroughs, extending downspouts,...
Continuing our theme of spring flooding, let’s focus on our solution for flooding in expansive areas. That’s right, we’ve got organizations and large properties covered here too! When properties and public spaces share shorelines with rivers, lakes, and watersheds, flood protection becomes an annual concern. Rapidly responding to the challenge of...