You are full of the bs as far as I can see. First of all I never said that I have only 2 years experience. You did! I started my own company in 2006, and before that worked at my father’s construction business since I was the age of 13. I am 43 now, so you can do the math.
In that time we had built approx. 50 houses from start to finish & completed hundreds of renovations. Over the years I have aquired various skills, and knowledge in the field. Including masonry. For decades I have seen foundation after foundation be built by experts in their field.
Now if you come to Kingston and view any of the newest subdivisions, you can easily see that the houses are being backfilled with same native soil that is there. They put the minimum gravel needed which is about 6 inches and then backfill it with the existing soil. I can honestly say that I have never witness a wall collapse or bow in because of it. I can see if the masonry workmanship was poor, that problems could arise.
So, I personally believe that you are using fear mongering technics when you are telling everyone that their homes can’t handle the back fill, when they most definitely do, and have been doing so for centuries.
I created a youtube video to show how I tackle a foundation waterproofing job, the benefits of what I do, and the final results. Which by the way is a dry basement everytime.
Now as I had mentioned before, this is a highly competive business. I have a few competitors in my area here, and yes the one that you are so adamant about, “John McEwen”.
Nothing wrong with his approach either. However, here is where we disagree; just because a foundation waterproofing job is not done- to the gospel according to John; then all of a sudden everyone is quilty of misrepresentation?
Now, I realize that John has his books to sell and all, but if he can’t offer a warranty on his work, because of worrying about future foundation settling, (which most are likely to do at some point). Well then I ask how is his service more superior? Is it because he charges more then I do? Is that it?
I only charge a client for what they need to have done & don’t try and sell them stuff that they don’t need. Like extra trucking costs. I guess somebody has to pay for those trucks to be on the road, right?
Now, I have heard you go on & on about how poor of a job that i do & how you support john’s gospel.
Here is another question for you to ponder the next time you are digging up a foundation by hand, (which is not what serious waterproofing contractors due around here, by the way).
When a new home is built, how would they be able to backfill all the way with gravel when there is no grade set. How would you hold it up against the foundation?
Now you get on here and tell everyone that I do not know what I am doing, because of your so called expert analysis. You are bordering on slander here john. I can’t believe that the moderator of this forum continues to allow most of your derogatory comments on here. However, I can see that you are on a campaign to support my competitors. You don’t seem to care about the other online vids about the inside waterproofing guys.
I am wondering if I am more of a precieved threat, than they are. Probably because my system works just as well at a fraction of the cost . Also, since all you do is post links to my competitors site, here is a link to mine www.loyalistconstruction.ca maybe you might pick up a thing or 2 that will help you in your future endeavours.
I have full support from the local building departments on every job I do (even though you say they know nothing either). I have consulted with structural engineers on various projects when I precieved necessary. And I am constantly striving to improve peoples living conditions, one home at a time.
Your smear campaign of my services is duly noted, but of no deterrent.
Mr. Cooke sir.