Decoding Concrete Block Wall Cracks

07/23/2019

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Decoding Concrete Block Wall Cracks Cracks in concrete blocks in your basement foundation don’t have to be a mystery. The types of concrete block cracks can help you decode your foundation issues. Concrete or cinder blocks are known as “concrete masonry units” (CMU) in the building industry. In a foundation or basement wall, the blocks […]

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Does My Foundation Need Push Piers?

07/18/2019

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Does My Foundation Need Push Piers? Is your foundation sinking? Are your walls sagging? Push piers can give your home the lift and stabilization it needs. To do so, a bracket is placed under your foundation. Steel piles (rods) are then driven beneath the structure until they hit the load-bearing strata. (Also known as “bedrock,” […]

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Drought Tough on Foundations

07/16/2019

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Drought Tough on Foundations Drought and periods of extremely dry weather can be just as tough on your foundation as excess rain and floodwaters. The soil around your home is an ever-changing entity. Certain soil types, like clay, are particularly sensitive to the amount of moisture in the ground. When there’s a lot of moisture […]

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What are Basement Weep Holes?

07/10/2019

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What are Basement Weep Holes? Water enters a basement through cracks and crevices, so purposely drilling holes in your walls as a way to prevent water damage seems foolish. Yet that’s exactly what weep holes are designed to do. If your basement has a block foundation, weep holes can be a key element of waterproofing. […]

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Hot, Dry Weather Can Impact Your Home’s Foundation

07/02/2019

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Hot, Dry Weather Can Impact Your Home’s Foundation Summer is in full swing. The hot, dry weather can impact your home’s foundation. But how can it affect your foundation? We will teach you about the problems with heat on your foundation. Soil Shrinkage When the temperature gets hot and dry, the soil becomes dehydrated. Typically, […]

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