The Dangers & How to Avoid Them The winter season can wreak havoc on local streets in city streets which affect everyone from daily commuters to public transit riders. Physical removal of snow and maintaining roadways can be a great nuisance to municipalities throughout Canad [...]

Have you ever had to go to the bathroom in an outhouse?  If you never have, I envy you.  Although I’ve used outhouses only a handful of times in my life, every single time I’ve had the displeasure I pray that it’s the last time I will ever have to experience it.  Outhouses are di [...]

LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF PVC WATER AND SEWER PIPE AND COMPARATIVE SUSTAINABILITY ANALYSIS OF PIPE MATERIALS This study evaluates underground pipe infrastructure in the context of providing sustainable water and sewer service over a 100-year period: (1) with minimal risk of degrad [...]

I live in the City of Toronto.  When I think about the intricate network of buried water mains and sewer pipes under my feet that keep this city running smoothly and cleanly I can’t help but be amazed.  There are thousands of kilometres of buried water mains and sewer pipes in To [...]

At some point over the last few years you’ve probably heard some negative publicity about Vinyl and the environment.  The environmentalists are trying to scare the public into thinking that Vinyl is somehow bad for the environment and we should ban the entire world from manufactu [...]

If you talk to anyone in the Water industry in Ontario about the Walkerton tragedy they will be able to tell you exactly where they were and what they were doing the moment they first heard about it.  For Water professionals Walkerton was like 9/11 or the assassination of John F. [...]

The word “sustainability” is being thrown around a lot these days.  That’s because we’re now realizing that if the human population continues to grow at the current rate and we continue to consume resources at current levels, we will eventually run out of the resources we need to [...]

One thing I really enjoy doing in the summertime is sitting around a campfire.  Being outside on a warm evening feeling the heat from the fire and drinking a cold beer.  It’s a cheap way to spend quality time with your friends.  But I have to say the thing I like most about campf [...]

Vinyl Is Everywhere You may have heard some negative publicity in the last few years with regards to Vinyl and human health.  I’ve heard things like Vinyl causes cancer, Vinyl kills babies, even that Vinyl causes erectile dysfunction in men.  It seems like every week there’s som [...]

Home ownership is something that almost every human being in the world strives to achieve in their lifetime.  There are many things to consider when purchasing your new home.  One thing you probably never thought about, but should be aware of, is what’s going on under your house. [...]

Ready to spend some quality time in the great outdoors? Whether your next camping adventure involves family or friends, now’s the time to look over your gear and make sure you have everything you need. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some great products made from durable, sus [...]

Road trip season is almost here! Whether it’s to visit Grandma, see the sights close to home or venture out to a cottage or campground, you and your loved ones are going to be spending plenty of quality time in the family vehicle. And you can thank vinyl for making each road trip [...]

Now that warmer weather has finally arrived, it’s time to take care of those home maintenance tasks we all meant to do last month. Although most of us assume that spring maintenance is all about cleaning and organizing, this is also your opportunity to give your home thorough ins [...]

Now that spring is finally in full swing, we need to make the most of the time we spend outdoors. From growing your own organic vegetables to entertaining friends to simply relaxing in the back yard, we’ve come across some great new products crafted from easy-to-maintain vinyl to [...]

No. 1 Choice Vinyl flooring is the number one choice for hard surface flooring. Resilient flooring is defined as a non-textile floor that provides underfoot comfort, and characteristically bounces back from repeated traffic or compression. Best Option Vinyl flooring provides subs [...]

VINYL /PVC PIPE Safe and Beneficial to Public Health Vinyl or PVC pipe is one of the safest and most tested materials used in North America. For over 60 years, every aspect of its production, use and disposal has been evaluated and approved by government and independent certific [...]

Vinyl siding, polypropylene siding, and insulated vinyl siding: America’s #1 Choice Vinyl siding was the top pick for exterior cladding on homes completed last year in the United States for the 21st straight year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual report, “Characterist [...]

Vinyl, also known as PVC, is derived from salt (one of the earth’s most abundant resources) and natural gas. It is suitable for an almost limitless range of products since vinyl can be rigid and impact resistant enough for pipe or siding, and thin and flexible enough for wall cov [...]

The Olden Days... Can you imagine back in the olden days ( maybe you're too young, if so,  you need to keep reading this post more than anyone visiting this blog) before credit cards were invented, the amount of time and effort it took to get money out of the bank, those long lin [...]

When you’re house hunting, it’s a good idea to have a list of must-haves and nice-to-haves to check against. Most lists include items like en-suite bathrooms, finished basements and access to schools, yet water pipes are often taken for granted. It’s easy to see why. People assum [...]

We’re fortunate to live in places where obtaining water is as simple as turning on a tap. On, off, simple as that. But when’s the last time you thought about all the ways you and your family use water at home? Here’s what we came up with: drinking, cooking, washing dishes and clo [...]