Flooding

04 Sep

Posted at 21:24h in Egress Windows, Flooding, Flooding Prevention, Outdoor Sump Pump, window well, Window Wells, Window Wells by
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When it comes to boosting the value of your home, most homeowners focus on upgrading kitchens, bathrooms, or outdoor spaces. However, one of the most impactful yet often overlooked areas is the basement. A well-lit, ventilated, and moisture-free basement is not only a practical space for your family but also a significant selling point for potential buyers. Here’s how EHS Sales can help you enhance your basement with our top-of-the-line products: window wells, sump pumps, and the PumpSpy combo kit. Brighten Up with Window Wells Window wells play a crucial role in improving the natural light and ventilation in your basement. These...

04 Mar

Posted at 21:49h in Flood Protection Barrier, Flooding, Flooding Prevention, Triwater Bag by
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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...

10 May

Posted at 17:52h in Flooding, Window Wells by
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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...

25 Jul

Posted at 14:59h in Flooding, Flooding Prevention by
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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....

22 Apr

Posted at 13:16h in Flooding, Flooding Prevention by
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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...