Flooding Prevention

Exploring the Purpose and Importance of Window Wells When it comes to the architecture of a home, certain features may go unnoticed despite their significant role in both aesthetics and functionality. Window wells are one such element that often flies under the radar, yet they serve a crucial purpose in many homes, particularly those with below-grade windows. Let's delve into what window wells are for and why they are essential components of a well-designed structure. Understanding Window Wells Firstly, what exactly are window wells? Window wells are essentially excavated areas that surround below-grade windows, typically found in basements or lower levels of buildings....

When we think of flood protection, images of sandbags lining riverbanks or elaborate flood barriers often come to mind. However, in recent years, a surprising new contender has emerged in the realm of flood management: the Triwater Bag. This innovative approach to flood protection offers a versatile, eco-friendly solution that is both effective and sustainable. In this blog post, we'll explore how Triwater Bags are being utilized to mitigate the impacts of flooding and why they're gaining traction in disaster preparedness efforts worldwide. Versatility in Disaster Management: Traditionally, sandbags have been the go-to solution for flood protection. While effective, they...

Why Do I Need A Window Well Cover?    Home maintenance entails a lot of things, some standard obvious things and some that can fly off your radar especially if you’re unaware of the necessity of them. Basement windows are such a great feature to a home providing bright light and fresh air in a space alternatively known to be dark and cold that people often think of. Many of us may have seen window well covers in the past, the typical steel rounded panels attached to the base of the house, but they are so much more than that. Window well...

Why would you pump water into your house and then back out? PumpSpy now installed with the Outdoor Sump System offers you three lines of defence before your basement floods: 1. the primary pump, if it breaks or fails then your second line of defence is activated 2. the battery back up, if both pumps fail it will activate the third line of defence 3. A high water alarm will be sent through the app on your phone that monitors the pump 24/7 For more information about the Outdoor Sump System please visit R&D Development Group....

Afraid of your basement getting wet again? The Outdoor Sump System offers 3 lines of defence to protect your basement from water damage.  The first line: rising water level activate the float and kick starts your pump.  If the pump doesn’t work or fails, it will activate the second line of defence - the Battery Backup pump.  If both pumps fail, the third line of defence will send a high water alarm to the app on your phone.   The Outdoor Sump System is installed two feet below the footing - The three lines of defence have to to fail before...

The Intact Centre of Climate Adaption at the University of Waterloo continues to report on ways for homeowners to protect their home from flooding. The article below informs home owners of simple steps they can take to help alleviate risks of water damage. For those homeowners that have done the eaves trough clean outs, extended downspouts and sump pump discharge lines, installed backwater valves - sometimes that just isn't enough to ease the worry and stress of a potential flood. For those homeowners, we want to introduce you to PumpSpy which automatically monitors and tests your sump pump and battery...

The University of Waterloo research states that after experiencing a flood, some individuals may suffer from long-term stress and anxiety, particularly when there are significant rainfall events or the chance of flooding. https://uwaterloo.ca/news/news/chronic-stress-and-lost-time-work-report-shows-basement?utm_medium=shareblock&fbclid=IwAR3-ouBMnfXI5uvnWSfrWrRpnbpifdlvwRRZUjJ94mI6NxQNB8_UOPukLf0 "Every time it rains, I run downstairs to my basement to check. I always think my socks are wet, and I'm paranoid there's gonna be more water damage." - Rob, homeowner Be proactive - protect your home using Triwater Bags or coming soon Pumpspy!! When you have a sump pump, Pumpspy watches over your pump 24/7 providing you with peace of mind.  ...

EHS Sales Ltd. is pleased to announce that we will be donating 5% of all TriWater Bag sales in the month of November to the Nature Conservancy of Canada. This means that, while you're protecting your property from flooding, you're also helping to protect our natural environment across Canada. Please read our press release for full details and contact us directly to order.   ...

During the past few years we've seen increased rains, which are causing rivers and streams to over flowing.  Regardless of where you live, your home can be affected by flooding - either by a gift of Mother Nature or inside your home due to failed plumbing systems.  We've created a checklist to help your family be prepared: Have a plan for communicating with family members Raise up appliances and other items to protect them from damage Save Important documents - copy, save, or upload important papers and documents including insurance policies, photographs of your stuff and your home, and any...