Cottages in Canada: Waterproof Them Too!

Cottages are quite common in Ontario as well as surrounding areas in Canada. Many residents flock to summer homes near a lake in order to escape city life or get relief after spending months indoors hiding from the cold and snow.

The Seattle Times reports that one in seven Canadians owns a second home, many of these being vacation cottages that are near the water. For those who have a cottage, keep in mind that if you want to get the most out of your cottage you need to waterproof it!

Having a cottage to escape to once the weather gets warm is a Canadian tradition dating back to the 1850s when wealthy Toronto residents starting purchasing summer homes, according to the Ontario History journal. Cottages began springing up on Lake Ontario between Toronto and Hamilton, as well as the St. Lawrence River, Rice Lake, Charleston Lake, and the Kenora region as more people (referred to as "cottagers") began making a yearly trek to the water. The routine of visiting your cottage, or a rented one, every summer soon became a part of Canadian culture, the Seattle Times writes.

Because cottages are typically built close to water, they require waterproofing just as much as your home does. Many cottages are built on slopes so they have a crawl space instead of a basement. The moisture that develops in this crawl space can have a negative impact on the entire cottage from structural damage to unclean air. If you notice a musty odor, mold, buckling or warping of the floors, condensation on the windows, or rotting floor joists, you need a waterproofer.

We have a number of licensed Basement Systems dealers located in Canada that can help you with your cottage and crawl space waterproofing needs. Our CleanSpace crawl space encapsulation system can eliminate odors and moisture from your crawl space and keep it free from mold. And with our drainage systems and sump pumps, we've got all of your basement and crawl space water problems covered.

Call us or sign up online today for your free cottage waterproofing quote in Ontario, Canada, and the surrounding areas!