Builder Safety
Building it right
Tips for builders & developers
As a builder, you have several projects happening at once, and each project is a big investment on your time and resources. Guarantee the quality of your work. Read the Travelers Canada New Home Warranty builder bulletins and bring peace of mind to your projects.
Builder Safety
Building on Hillsides
Building on a hillside can cause additional risks. Read tips on how to help avoid claims, minimize future costs and maximize safety when building on a hillside from Travelers Canada.
Builder Safety
Concrete Driveway Care and Maintenance
With proper upkeep concrete driveways can provide years of serviceability. Learn more about how to care and maintain a concrete driveway from Travelers Canada.
Builder Safety
Surface Water Management
Managing surface water by directing water away from your home is the primary defense for keeping your basement dry and avoiding costly water damage. It is important to also consider where this water gets redirected to. Learn about managing surface water from Travelers Canada.
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Decks with Cast-in-Place Concrete Toppings
Decks with concrete toppings over a waterproofing membrane with the absence of drainage layers, combined with incorrect deck transition detailing and/or poor railing attachment. Learn more about decks with concrete toppings from Travelers Canada.
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Heat Recovery Ventilators and Energy Recovery Ventilators
Learn about heat recovery and energy recovery ventilators with Travelers Canada.
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Exterior Post Detailing
Structural columns carrying a roof or deck load which have been clad in comb-faced spruce trim with the absence of an adequate capillary break between the post and cladding, or the post and the footing. Learn more about exterior post maintenance from Travelers Canada.
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Tips to Maintaining Proper Humidity in Your Home
While some humidity inside the home is beneficial in terms of the health and comfort of the homeowners, too much humidity can cause issues within the home. Learn about managing humidity in your home from Travelers Canada.
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Tips for Managing Rain in Your Attic in Your Home
Attic rain is caused by the rapid melting of excessive ice/frost in the attic of your home. In the winter months, this frost begins to accumulate when excess moisture enters an unconditioned attic. Learn more about how to properly manage rain in your attic.
