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122 real waterproofing and concrete-restoration projects across Toronto and the GTA — elevator pits, parking garages, balconies, expansion joints, coatings and more.
Floor Patching Solutions for Food-Processing Facilities
Over the past few weeks, we completed a series of concrete repair projects at a food-processing plant for one of our repeat clients. We have been…
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Sealing Cold Joints for Lasting Waterproofing Results
Nataliya Muriy — Feb 5, 2025 — 2 min read (Updated: Feb 26, 2025)
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Coating Solutions for Mechanical Room Floors
This week we returned to a mid-rise residential building where we had previously completed a series of successful repairs in the parking garage and on the…
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Starting the Year: Elevator Pit Waterproofing with Polyaspartic Coating
We kicked off the new year with an elevator pit waterproofing project at a mid-rise residential building on Elm St. in Toronto. Elevator pits are prone to…
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Ensuring Safety and Durability: Expansion Joint Repair at Toronto Pearson Airport's Terminal 3
By Nataliya Muriy · Dec 18, 2024 · 2 min read
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Trench Drain Repair and Ramp Coating - Durable Waterproofing Results
This week Joint Seal Waterproofing has successfully completed the full scope of repairs at a mid-rise residential building on Queen St E in Toronto…
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Flat Roof Repair – Lasting Solutions to Avoid Roof Replacement
Joint Seal Waterproofing was able to offer the ideal solution to a senior residents' home in Milton, ON, repairing and waterproofing their existing flat…
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Manhole Restoration – Ensure Structural Longevity
Manholes play a crucial role in providing access to underground utilities and drainage systems, especially in busy commercial areas. Over time, these…
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Lasting Solutions for Ventilation Shaft Waterproofing
Recently, Joint Seal Waterproofing undertook a project at a low-rise residential building on Dundas St. in Burlington to waterproof a ventilation shaft…
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Elevator Pit Cleaning to Ensure Proper Maintenance
Elevator pits, though often overlooked, play a critical role in the overall performance and safety of an elevator system. As part of a building's…
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Parking Spot Restoration at Kenaston Gardens: A Comprehensive Repair Process
Restoring parking spots in an underground garage is critical for maintaining the safety and longevity of a residential building's infrastructure. At a…
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Concrete Repair and Waterproofing Solutions
Following the successful parking garage waterproofing project at the Robinson St townhome complex in Oakville, our team was called back for additional…
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Balcony Waterproofing – Efficient Solutions for Exterior and Interior Joints
This year, Joint Seal Waterproofing has been busy with a number of concrete repair and waterproofing projects across Toronto and the GTA. One of our…
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Ramp Crack Repair – Lasting Waterproofing Solutions
Since the spring of 2022, we have been providing comprehensive waterproofing services for a commercial building near the intersection of Hwy 7 and Edgeley…
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Durable Waterproofing Results for Elevator Pits
By Nataliya Muriy · Jul 24, 2024 · 2 min read
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Lasting Waterproofing Solutions for Elevator Pits
One of the notable projects we completed this month involved waterproofing five elevator pits at a mid-rise residential building on Grandview Way in North…
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Lasting Waterproofing Solutions – Cold Joints underneath Windows
After successfully waterproofing a cold joint in one of the units in a mid-rise residential building on Lawrence Ave. E in Toronto, a repeat client of…
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Comprehensive Balcony Waterproofing
We recently completed a balcony waterproofing project at a townhome complex on Halton Street in Toronto. This project required the use of advanced…
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Lasting Waterproofing Solutions for Water Features
Waterproofing work at a private residence on O’Connor Dr. in Toronto has been completed: the decorative pond, totalling over 3,200 SQF, has received the…
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Ensuring Durability and Safety: Floor Coating at a Food-Processing Plant
Since December 2021, our team has carried out a range of concrete repair and waterproofing projects at a food-processing plant in Etobicoke, consistently…
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Foundation Wall Waterproofing – Lasting Results
After a successful foundation waterproofing project done in August 2023 at a commercial building located on Railside Rd. in North York, another tenant…
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Waterproofing Cable Conduit Wall Penetrations
In March we were requested to provide a series of concrete repair and waterproofing solutions at a shopping centre located on Woodbine Ave. in Markham…
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Lasting Solutions for Balcony Waterproofing
The waterproofing of a second balcony was completed recently at a condo building located on Queens Quay W. Because of the weather conditions at the time…
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Piston Waterproofing in Elevator Pits
A specialised repair project was just completed at a medical facility on Lake Shore Blvd. W in Etobicoke – waterproofing of a piston housing and the…
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Lasting Floor Coating Solutions for Utility Rooms
Last week, we started a new project at a mid-rise condo building located on Esther Lorrie Dr. in Etobicoke – this client requested a durable solution to…
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Expansion Joint Injection at Pearson Airport Terminal 1 Departures
Throughout the latter part of 2023, a series of expansion joint injection projects were done at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, including one project that…
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Cold Joint and Pipe Waterproofing at the Canadian Sport Institute of Ontario
Joint Seal Waterproofing was approached by representatives of this large sports facility also known as the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre in 2021, as they…
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Decorative Pond Waterproofing Solutions
By Nataliya Muriy · Dec 13, 2023 · 1 min read
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Ceiling Expansion Joint Injection – Lasting Waterproofing Results
By Nataliya Muriy · Nov 29, 2023 · 2 min read
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Durable Balcony Waterproofing Solutions
Waterproofing balconies is crucial because it shields the structure from water damage, ultimately extending its lifespan. Balconies are constantly exposed…
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Polyaspartic Coatings for Elevator Pits
Elevator pit repair and waterproofing at a private residence located on O'Connor Dr. in Toronto was one of the projects done in October. This particular…
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Lasting Solutions for Utility Room Flooring
By Nataliya Muriy · Oct 18, 2023 · 2 min read
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Porch and Stair Restoration with Polyaspartic Coatings
Your porch and steps are more than just functional elements of your home; they're the first impression visitors have of your property. Over time, exposure…
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Concrete Repair & Waterproofing Solutions for Residential Buildings
Two weeks ago a large project, scheduled to be completed in spring 2024, began at a mid-rise residential building located on Maison Parc Crt. in…
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Lasting Solutions for Balcony Restoration & Waterproofing
Concrete balcony restoration and waterproofing with polyurea-based membranes and polyaspartic top coat, with a non-slip finish.
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Garage Ramp Recoating with Traffic Deck Systems
Parking garages play a vital role in urban infrastructure, providing convenient storage for vehicles. However, over time, the wear and tear from…
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Effective Waterproofing Solutions for Conduits: Ensuring Lasting Protection
Polyurea-based membranes with fiberglass reinforcement for lasting wateproofing results. Cable conduits were waterproofed to eliminate leaks.
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Polyaspartic Coatings for Stair Waterproofing
Last week brought more step repair projects, this time at a building located on Islington Ave. in Vaughan where a tile-covered staircase required…
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Cold Joint Waterproofing in Residential Units
Maintaining building integrity is essential in ensuring its longevity and functionality. Among the various vulnerabilities that can compromise a…
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Cold Joint Repair – Durable Waterproofing Solutions
This month, we have completed several more concrete repair and waterproofing projects for a long-term client of ours located on London Green Court in…
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Complete Restoration and Waterproofing Solutions for Swimming Pools
We were contacted to provide a lasting waterproofing solution for an exterior infinity swimming pool located on the sixth floor of a residential building…
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Long-Term Solutions for Conduit Waterproofing
More cable conduit waterproofing was done this week using the same method that has proven to be successful at projects done for a major fiber-optic…
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Polyurea Membranes – Versatile Waterproofing Applications
Homeowners know that durable waterproofing solutions are crucial to maintaining the integrity of a home. As time passes, even the best building materials…
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Lasting Solutions for Waterproofing around Conduits
By Nataliya Muriy · Apr 12, 2023 · 2 min read
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Foundation Wall Waterproofing – Solutions for Condo Buildings
Concrete repair and waterproofing work at a high-end mid-rise condominium in the Bayview-Steeles area began in July 2021, and we have been contacted to do…
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Why Polycarbonate Floor Coatings Can Be the Right Choice
When it comes to floor coatings, there are a variety of options available for the floor surface in optimal conditions. One option is polycarbonate, which…
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The Many Benefits of Metallic Epoxy Decorative Floor Coatings
In the world of decorative floor coatings, metallic epoxy is a popular choice. It stands out for its glossy finish and vibrant colors, and can be used in…
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Benefits of Urethane Traffic Topping for Parking Garages
When it comes to maintaining parking garages, one option is to use urethane traffic topping. This type of coating provides a protective layer that lasts…
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Benefits of Polyurethane Screed Flooring for Food-Processing Facilities
When it comes to food-processing plants, the quality and safety of the environment is paramount. This includes not just the cleanliness of the facility…
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Polyurea Waterproofing Membranes – a Lasting Solution
One of the best investments anyone can make is to install a polyurea waterproofing membrane, which offers superior protection against water damage. It…
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Polyaspartic Floor Coatings – Their Benefits
There is a lot to consider when it comes to floor coatings. Polyaspartic floor coatings are increasingly becoming the go-to option for many because of the…
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Benefits of Installing Epoxy Floor Coatings
Installing epoxy floor coatings is one of the most cost-effective and efficient methods available to protect a floor surface and give it a completely…
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Urethane Traffic Coatings for Parking Garages
As a property manager, you know how important it is to maintain the condition of your parking garage floor. If the surface of the floor is cracked or full…
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Waterproofing Solutions for Elevator Pits
Providing customised waterproofing applications and responding quickly is crucial in some projects, as was the case with the elevator pit of a temple…
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Localised Concrete Floor Repair with Cementitious Urethane
Right before the holidays, we were contacted by one of our long-term customers – a large food processing plant located in South Etobicoke – where we have…
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Turnkey Solutions for Residential Condo Buildings
In July 2021 we started with our first project at a high-end condominium in the Bayview-Steeles area which had an issue with ground erosion – it is…
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Turn-Key Solutions for Underground Parking Garages
Several weeks after responding to an emergency call to remove an overhead hazard posed by loose concrete in the ceiling above one of the parking spots in…
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Polyurethane Coatings for Mechanical Room Floors
By Nataliya Muriy · Nov 16, 2022 · 1 min read
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Concrete Surface Repairs at Toronto Pearson
One more concrete repair and waterproofing project was completed recently at the Toronto Pearson Airport, adding to our portfolio of work done at this…
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Concrete Ceiling Crack Repair
A series of concrete repair projects has been completed since the beginning of the year at a mid-rise residential building located on Bayview Avenue in…
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Lasting Mechanical Room Floor Coating
A series of concrete repair and waterproofing projects has been carried out at a mid-rise residential building located on Church St. in Toronto since…
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Localised Mechanical Room Floor Repair
By Nataliya Muriy · Sep 21, 2022 · 1 min read
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Utility Room Surfaces Waterproofed in Medical Facilities
Carrying out any kind of concrete repair or waterproofing project at a medical facility requires strict adherence to their health and safety protocols, as…
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Elastomeric Concrete Systems for Expansion Joint Waterproofing
By Nataliya Muriy · Aug 24, 2022 · 2 min read
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Concrete Step Restoration and Waterproofing
We recently got a request to restore three sets of concrete stairs with their corresponding porches at a triplex on Nelson Street in Oakville. Some of the…
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Lasting Ceiling Crack Repair
Concrete repair work has continued at a mid-rise residential condo building on Church Street in Toronto for a new customer that awarded us a series of waterproofing projects. Different areas in the underground parking garage and utility rooms required some repair.
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Durable Waterproofing Solutions for Balcony Surfaces
By Nataliya Muriy · Jul 13, 2022 · 1 min read
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Solutions for Traffic Topping Repair
While traditional methods would require the existing traffic toping to be removed so that a new layer could be installed, we are able to repair the…
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Lasting Balcony Waterproofing
By Nataliya Muriy · Jun 15, 2022 · 1 min read
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Waterproofing Solutions for Residential Buildings
Last week we were called back for several more waterproofing projects at a mid-rise residential building located on Bayview Avenue in Markham where we had provided a solution for a retaining wall and planters, as well as done foundation waterproofing around the building perimeter.
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Waterproofing Solutions for Pools
Swimming pool waterproofing: cold joint repair, crack filling, a polyurea-based polyaspartic waterproofing membrane coating.
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Parking Garage Ramps – Lasting Waterproofing
Garage ramp repair and waterproofing - crack repair, epoxy primer, polyurea membranes, non-slip aggregates.
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Elevator Pit Waterproofing – Durable Results
One of the projects completed last week was elevator pit waterproofing done at a mid-rise residential building located on Grandview Way in North York. Repair Method In preparation for the waterproofing membrane installation, the elevator pit was first cleaned, and cracks were repaired. Before the cracks were filled, chipping was done to open them up enough for our waterproofing material to be installed properly. Parging was done next. Cold joints were waterproofed.
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Garage Floors Fully Restored and Waterproofed
The second phase of the residential waterproofing project completed last week consisted of repairing and waterproofing the concrete garage floor which was…
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Creative Solutions for Manhole Waterproofing
Manhole waterproofing and repair done from the inside and the outside.
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Polyurethane Floor Systems
Polyurethane waterproofing membrane - floor waterproofing at a food-processing plant.
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Traffic Topping Repair in a Single Application
While tradition traffic surface repair would call for a complete demolition of both the existing traffic topping and the membrane under it, we are able to fully repair and waterproof the area with a single application.
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Vertical Expansion Joint Waterproofing
Repairing expansion joints can be a challenge during the winter months, which makes negative-side injection an optimal solution. We just completed one such project last week in a parking garage of a mid-rise residential building on Fairview Mall Dr. in North York. Wateproofing expansion joints.
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Concrete Repairs & Waterproofing at a Food-Processing Plant
Over the holidays, we were asked to once again return do more concrete repairs at a food-processing plant in south Etobicoke where we had completed several multi-phase projects since November 2020. Those concrete repair and waterproofing projects consisted of over 350 LF of cold joint repairs and over 800 SQF of concrete patches, including areas of the floor around trench drains.
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Concrete Restoration and Waterproofing Solutions for Residential Buildings
One of the projects carried out in December consisted of concrete repairs and waterproofing in a mid-rise residential building located on Stewart St. in Oakville. The scope of work included parking spot and garage wall repairs, garage ramp restoration and waterproofing, as well as planter repair and waterproofing.
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Waterproofing and Restoration Solutions for Garbage Rooms
After a successful completion of a large restoration and waterproofing project at a high-rise residential building located on Antibes Dr. in North York –…
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Parking Garage Waterproofing – Concrete Repairs That Last
Nataliya Muriy — Nov 24, 2021 — 1 min read (Updated: Dec 22, 2021)
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A Renewed Look for a Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi
An unusual waterproofing project was completed recently – a swimming pool and jacuzzi that required sprucing up. The project began with the pool, but when…
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Exterior Parking Deck and Driveway Waterproofing
Asphalt rehabilitation on the exterior parking deck and adjoining areas of a high-rise residential building located on Antibes Dr. in Toronto. We also did the same repair at the building next door.
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Complete Concrete Balcony Repair & Waterproofing
One of the projects done this week was balcony repair and waterproofing at a low-rise commercial building located on Augusta Ave. in Toronto.
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Lasting Repair and Waterproofing Solutions for Parking Garages
This week, we have been working on the second phase of a large waterproofing and concrete repairs project at a mid-rise residential building on Pharmacy…
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Lasting Garage Floor Repair and Waterproofing
Nataliya Muriy — Sep 15, 2021 — 1 min read (Updated: Sep 29, 2021)
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Pool Deck Restoration and Waterproofing
A pool deck and concrete step restoration with a total surface of 3,200 SQF at a mid-rise residential building on Inverhouse Dr. in Mississauga was one of…
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Concrete Repairs at a Gas Production Plant – Phase 2
After successfully completing the first phase of repairs at a large gas-production company located in Hamilton, we were called back to work on the next…
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Concrete Stair and Landing Restoration in Mississauga Complete
Concrete stair and landing restoration at 23 townhouses on Guildwood Way in Mississauga is drawing to a close this week. This project was done in three…
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Concrete Repairs at a Gas Production Plant – Phase 1
A large gas-production company in Hamilton reached out to us looking for a lasting solution for a series of issues. Under previous management, facility…
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Concrete Step Restoration and Coating - Stage 2
Concrete stairs and landings restorations at 23 townhomes.
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Parking Garage Traffic Toping Application
Parking garage floor repair at a low-rise residential apartment building on Morningside Avenue in Toronto was completed last week.
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Concrete Step Restoration and Coating – Stage 1
Concrete stair restoration and waterproofing at a series of townhouses on Guildwood Way in Mississauga is one of our current projects. Concrete steps and…
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Balcony Waterproofing with Polyurea
Polyurea-based membranes provide a durable waterproofing solution for concrete surfaces. In this case, balconies were waterproofed with polyurea.
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Polyurea - Its Many Applications
By Nataliya Muriy · Apr 28, 2021 · 1 min read
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Exterior Wall Waterproofing
Exterior wall waterproofing and brick replacement at a low-rise apartment building in Toronto.
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Lasting Waterproofing for Elevator Pits
One more example of our elevator pit repairs is the one performed in a high-rise apartment building on Weston Road, Toronto. After repairing some cracks…
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Concrete Floor Repairs
Nataliya Muriy — Feb 17, 2021 — 1 min read (Updated: Mar 5, 2021)
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Elevator Pit Waterproofing
Elevator pit repair at a high-rise apartment building near Lakefront Promenade Park in Mississauga turned out to be more complex than it had originally…
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Air Compressor Room Concrete Ramp Repair
The most recent work done at the south Etobicoke food processing plant involved air compressor room ramp repair. There was a series of challenges to…
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Cold Joint Repair & Waterproofing under Pipes
Waterproofing under pipes and repairing a cold joint was the next stage of the project at Yaya Foods. As mentioned in our previous blog, doing concrete…
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Concrete Patching at a Food Processing Plant
One of our current jobs is a multi-phase waterproofing project at a large food processing plant located in South Etobicoke.
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Roof Capping and Exterior Expansion Joint Repair
Two more projects recently completed at the high-rise residential building located on Lee Centre Drive in Scarborough, Ontario involved roof capping and…
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Concrete Crack Repair on Various Surfaces
Throughout the six years during which we have offered waterproofing solutions in a high-rise residential building on Lee Centre Drive, we have done…
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Parking Garage Mastic Floor Surface Repair
Mastic floor surface repair in the parking garage of the high-rise residential building located on Lee Centre Drive was another project completed in 2020.
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Elevator Mechanical Room and Flat Roof Waterproofing
In addition to waterproofing the elevator pit in a high-rise residential building located on Lee Centre Drive, Joint Seal Waterproofing has worked on…
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Concrete Repairs and Waterproofing - a Multi-Phase Project
For over six years, we have been providing once-stop-shop solutions for high rise residential buildings in Toronto and around the GTA. One such example is…
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Concrete Repairs at Toronto Pearson International Airport
Control joints located in front of the Vista Cargo Terminal needed repair.
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Concrete Repairs at Hamilton Airport
Concrete repairs on airside runways at Hamilton airport turned into a multi-phase project.
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Concrete Stair Repair and Sidewalk Levelling
Upon the successful completion of concrete balcony surface repairs and railing installation, the owner of the two low-rise rental apartment buildings…
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Balcony Railings for a New Look
Upgrade your balcony railings for a fresh, modern look! Discover stylish, durable railing solutions to enhance safety and aesthetics. Read more from Joint Seal Waterproofing.
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Concrete Balcony Restoration
When the owner of the two buildings composed of five-storey rental units located on Crown Hill Place in Etobicoke first contacted us, he was concerned…
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Waterproofing Elevator Pits
Learn the best techniques for waterproofing elevator pits to prevent leaks, structural damage, and costly repairs. Explore expert solutions from Joint Seal Waterproofing. Read more today!
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Green Skin – Green Waterproofing Technology
With over six years of experience providing permanent concrete waterproofing and concrete repair services in Toronto, the GTA and the surrounding areas…
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Infrared Camera Pro User - That Can Be You!
Ready to go beyond just a quick early warning signs check? If you want to fully explore and diagnose your elevator shaft, then simply getting an infrared…
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Infrared Cameras - Which Ones Are Used by Professionals?
Since thermal imaging is an expanding market - with new applications springing up continuously - there is an ever-growing variety of infrared cameras…
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Choosing an Infrared Camera - Factors to Consider
A umber of factors come into play when it comes to choosing an infrared camera: durability, ease of operation, temperature range, detector size, lens…
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Behind an Infrared Camera
Are you ready to detect any underlying leakage in your elevator shaft? The wall and floor surface might be looking perfect, but you know it could be just…
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Elevator Pit Repair and Waterproofing
If you manage a property in Toronto, chances are there is a Thyssenkrupp elevator in it, since this group operates over 2,000 elevators around the city…
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Proper Drainage for an Elevator Block Wall
Elevator shafts built with hollow blocks represent a constant danger of leaking and water damage. Unlike a concrete wall, such blocks continuously…
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Clogged Drain and Broken Sump Pump - Other Causes of Elevator Pit Leaks
Even though wall cracks tend to be the most frequent cause of a flooded elevator shaft (a cracked floor is far less likely, due to its depth), they are…
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