Every new house deserves a strong, stable base to support its structure. A good foundation must be nice and flat for the new construction and able to uphold a substantial amount of weight. It should act as a barrier to protect other structural materials for instance, wood which is susceptible to infestation and rot. It […]
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The method of foundation underpinning is a very common way to help improve an existing foundation. Underpinning takes the present foundation and extends it further downward into the ground where the soil is more stable and better able to support the foundation upright. There are several different ways to underpin a foundation. Some of them
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One of the primary causes of foundational settlement is due to soil shrinkage underneath a home and its foundation. The soil shrinks and cracks when it is dry and has no water. This occurs primarily during the hottest summer months and in areas that have soil with a high content of expansive clays. There
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It is a proven fact that the vast majority of foundational problems are water related; either too much water, or not enough water. And of the two, more than likely it is too much water that is causing the problem. There are several reasons that too much water ends up around or underneath foundations. These
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If you have water problems in your home, there are several measures you can take to get your house free of water, your foundation stable and keep your basement dry. First though, you must determine if the source of the water leak is an internal problem or external. Interior water problems can be caused by
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Do you have water or dampness in your basement or a wet crawl space? Cracks or stains on your basement walls or foundation? Then most likely, you have water problems. Water is the number one culprit when it comes to structural damage, including basements and house foundations. Early detection of possible water leaks in
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The majority of houses in the United States have crawl space type foundations that have moisture or water in them due to poor moisture management. How do you know if you have moisture in your crawl space? There are several symptoms that can indicate a moisture problem. They include musty odors and/or high humidity in
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Do your basement walls lean or bow? Are they cracked? If so, you may be in need of basement wall repair. Properly installed basement wall repair can make your basement walls stable and prevent them from worsening. Basement walls weaken and eventually fail when they have an external pressure put on them that goes beyond
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In many regions of the United States, there are climates that fluctuate between freezing and thawing cycles on a regular basis. These areas are the toughest on concrete, including concrete flatwork such as sidewalks, driveways, porches and patios as well as concrete floors. If you have concrete that has settled or is cracked or sinking,
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