The Best Basement Waterproofing Products

08/29/2010

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The Best Basement Waterproofing Products Due to significant advances over the past few years, basement waterproofing products have become much more effective and affordable. From high capacity sump pumps, efficient sump pits, polyurethane crack injection foams, and carbon fiber basement wall bracing have turned basement waterproofing into a profession. With the right knowledge, you can […]

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Steel Piers Preferred for Foundation Repair

08/28/2010

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Steel Piers Preferred for Foundation Repair Top 5 Reasons why Steel Piers are the Best Foundation Repair Method: Steel pier systems are engineered for underpinning homes They are not affected by expanding clay soils Steel piers are driven to a load-bearing strata Steel piers provide minimal stress to the foundation during the driving process The […]

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Garage Column Sinking Issue? Cracks Above the Garage Doors?

08/20/2010

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Garage Column Sinking Issue? Cracks Above the Garage Doors? Posted by Jonathan Maguire, Atlas Piers of Atlanta Garage Column failure is a very common issue around the Atlanta metro area.  In fact, Garage Column settlement is one of the top 3 issues we see in foundation failures.  So what is it and how do you […]

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Expansive Soils in Texas

08/02/2010

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Expansive Soils in Texas Damage to homes and commercial structures in the US is commonly related to soil characteristics, with expansive (shrink/swell) soils and collapsing soils causing the most problems. Cracking of foundations, walls, driveways, swimming pools, and roads cost us millions of dollars each year in repairs. Severe or recurring damage can lower the […]

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Saving Money and Energy

07/21/2010

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Saving Money and Energy This day and age we are bombarded with green products and Energy Saving Devices, but do we really know what they mean or what our goal truly is? Why do we need to save energy? How will it help me? Will what I do really matter in the long run? These […]

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Minimizing the Effects of Expansive Soils

06/09/2010

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Minimizing the Effects of Expansive Soils For those of us that live in areas that have expansive clay soils, foundation problems are as predictable as the rising sun. Expansive clay soils contain minerals such as smectite clay that are capable of absorbing water, hence they exhibit volume change. Expansive soils can cause heave and settlement […]

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Controlling Your Downspouts Discharge

05/18/2010

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Controlling Your Downspouts Discharge To keep your basement dry, the first thing you need to do is control rainwater runoff. The most common source of rainwater is the water which comes from our roofs. This water can come in very large volumes and create a massive flow of water around your foundation. A two-inch rain […]

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ECP Receives Product Evaluation Report

05/13/2010

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ECP Receives Product Evaluation Report On May 12th, 2010 Earth Contact Products announced that they received a Product Evaluation Report for their patented steel piering system. Evaluation report #PER-09040 was approved and published by PEI after a thorough testing and analysis procedure. Laboratory testing by the accredited engineering testing lab began in the fall of […]

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Guidelines for Homeowners: Groundwater Control

05/02/2010

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Guidelines for Homeowners: Groundwater Control Groundwater management is essential not only in keeping your basement or crawl space dry, but also in avoiding damage to the foundation. Below grade structures (basements, crawl space, and slab on grade foundations) are designed to resist a combination of both hydrostatic and soil pressures. The terms soil pressure (the […]

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Rhode Island Helical Pier Installation Complete!

04/27/2010

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Rhode Island Helical Pier Installation Complete! Ocean House, Watch Hill, Westerly, RI After two weeks at the new Ocean House Luxury Hotel, New England Foundation and Stabilization Co. completed the ECP (Earth Contact Products) Helical Torque Anchors to support the proposed event tent on the south lawn of the property that overlooks Watch Hill. The Helical anchors were […]

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