03/07/2011
All Articles, Commercial Foundation Repair, New Foundation Construction
Helical Anchors Used For Solar Power Solar panels = sustainability. The small town of Dalton, Georgia is moving toward becoming the site of the largest solar field in the state. The project, owned by Georgia Power, will bring sustainable energy to the Dalton area for many years to come. Solar panels are an intentional project. […]
03/02/2011
All Articles, Foundation Repair, Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing Systems There are few home projects that could be more important and potentially costly for your home than installing a basement waterproofing system. Basement remodeling projects are expensive for a reason. Water damage can lead to some very steep repair costs. It can significantly lower the value of your home and potentially causing […]
02/20/2011
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Interior Basement Drainage Systems When it comes to draining water from around and under basements there is a single preferred method and a whole host of less desirable methods. This preferred method is named many things but has a few basic elements that engineers and professional waterproofing contractors prefer. Sealed System Pitched Drain Piping Cold […]
02/12/2011
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All Helical Anchors are the Same, Right? From a distance, helical piers from manufacturer to manufacturer look similar, but are they? In simplest terms – No they are not the same. As a matter of fact, there can be huge differences in helical anchors. Some suppliers use old oilfield pipe (known as J55 pipe) and […]
01/29/2011
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Sump Pump Freezing With the winter weather that most of the country is now experiencing, many homeowners are finding out the hard way that their sump pump discharge lines can freeze, especially in the northern regions. With snow and ice building up outside of their homes, sump pumps cannot run effectively unless they are designed […]
01/10/2011
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Interior Basement Waterproofing The Correct Way vs. The Easy Way As the economy slowly starts to come back to life, a trend is emerging in the manufacturing and service industries. That trend is higher quality goods and services, giving your end user more for their money. That trend is everywhere and needs to be discussed […]
01/04/2011
All Articles, Foundation Repair, Home and Foundation Cracks
What is a Concrete Crack? There are 3 guarantees in the concrete business: Concrete will harden It will not be stolen once it hardens It will crack While there isn’t a problem with the first two guarantees of concrete, the third often can cause issues. The evaluation and repair of concrete cracks is an art […]