Getting to the Root of Foundation Issues

08/20/2019

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Getting to the Root of Foundation Issues Majestic trees in your front yard may add beauty and shade to your property, but what’s going on beneath the surface? Are the root systems damaging your home’s foundation? Trees can bring many benefits to your property. They add to the curb appeal, and by providing shade, they […]

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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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Have you heard about Polypier®?

06/25/2019

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HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT POLYPIER®? We’ve had a lot of callers asking about concrete cracks and settling concrete recently. With all the wet weather around the country, there has been a rise in concrete problems. Most people think that means replacing that concrete. Other people have heard a newer, more cost effective solution: Polypier®. WHAT […]

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Finding a Foundation Repair Company

06/19/2019

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Finding a Foundation Repair Company Foundation repairs can be intimidating. If your home or business is experiencing issues, you may already be hesitant to look for a foundation repair contractor simply because of cost or other reasons. You do not want to invest in repairs that fail or don’t provide you with peace of mind, […]

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Flooding Along the Mississippi

05/15/2019

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Flooding Along the Mississippi If you live in the Midwest, it is likely you have heard about or even seen the flooding that has been taking place along the Mississippi River. Records for water levels have been broken and only recently have many areas seen any sort of relief. Even with flood walls along the […]

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Dangers of Landscaping

05/15/2019

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Dangers of Landscaping Spring is the perfect time to begin planting and landscaping. Flowers, shrubs, bushes, and trees can be a great addition to your property. Whether it be your home or your business, adding a bit of greenery can be a great thing! It makes your property look beautiful. However, planting and landscaping needs […]

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