Carbon Fiber and Basement Walls

04/23/2020

All Articles, Foundation Repair, Home and Foundation Cracks

Carbon Fiber and Basement Walls Using Carbon Fiber to Repair Basement Walls What is basement wall grade carbon fiber? Why would it be used in foundation repair applications? We have all heard of carbon fiber being used for race cars, NASA ships, and tennis rackets, but basement wall reinforcement?  Carbon fiber is lightweight, noncorrosive, and […]

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How to Prevent Soil Erosion Around Foundations

04/14/2020

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How to Prevent Soil Erosion Around Foundations Soil erosion can wreak havoc on a home’s foundation. Without a protective layer of topsoil, the ground near the home’s foundation has a much more difficult time regulating moisture, causing the soil to quickly expand and contract. If you can prevent soil erosion, you can help prevent future […]

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10 Steps to Prevent Mold Growth in Your Basement

04/08/2020

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10 Steps to Prevent Mold Growth in Your Basement Your basement is a prime location for mold and mildew April showers bring May flowers… and lots of excess water. Since excess water encourages mold growth, it’s no surprise that mold prevention and remediation will be on the minds of many homeowners this season. And, of […]

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Virtual Inspections Lead To Dinner on Us!

04/06/2020

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VIRTUAL INSPECTIONS LEAD TO DINNER ON US! At My Foundation Repairs, we understand that in these trying times social distancing is a must. We also understand that foundation repairs should not be put off. So that is why we’ve started no-contact, virtual inspections. We’ll use Facetime, Skype Video, Zoom Meetings – technology is all of […]

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