Although aesthetic, old field stone houses can experience problems with their foundation. The foundations of Quebec buildings made of field stone In Quebec, there are many dry stone houses on wooden piles built from the beginning of the 18th century until the end of the 19th century. Using field stone, these buildings continue to dress […]
Isolation and waterproofing of foundations
Infiltration in the walls, flooding in the basement, uplift of foul smell, apparent mold, crack on the façade of the building… All these signs can be the result of a non-waterproof foundation sensitive to the upwelling of the water by capillarity. Feeling of cold glass, explosion of energy expenditure, high heating consumption, air current in […]
Flooded basement: what to do?
When a basement is flooded, a protocol must be followed, regardless of the cause. While this is usually a panic situation for many landlords and tenants, there are many things to consider before intervening. As far as the cause is concerned, it can be linked to the foundation,the windows and even the roof! Fixing the […]
Landscaping after excavation
After the passage of the excavator, even when the operator has taken great care, it is not uncommon that the landscaping has suffered from these excavator works. Why not consider landscaping and make the inconveniences of the excavator a real moment of aesthetic creation for the benefit of your exteriors. Landscaping is not Vopaa.Inc.’s job, […]
Foundation inspection
Inspecting a foundation is often as uncomfortable as it is essential when buying a property. An inspection of the foundations is warranted in the long run to ensure the proper maintenance of the building over time. It is essential in case of land movement (or not) following floods, earthquake, or finding that the houses no […]
House expansion on foundations in Gatineau
A house expansion that requires the construction of deep foundations should be considered a major construction site, nothing to do with a renovation. The technical stakes are immense and the responsibility of the manufacturer very committed. The extension of the house that will come out of the ground must be solid, its foundation watertight, its […]