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

All Articles, Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair, Waterproofing

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

All Articles, Commercial Foundation Repair, New Foundation Construction

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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Foundation Problems?

04/17/2010

All Articles, Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair, Home and Foundation Cracks, Residential Foundation Repair, Waterproofing

Foundation Problems? The one thing that nobody tells you about home ownership is the major problems that can happen. There are appliances that quit working, roofs that leak, and basement walls that crack or settle. Foundation settling or shifting can be caused by many things. Before any foundation repairs can be made, these items have […]

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Groundwater Control

04/06/2010

All Articles, Waterproofing

Groundwater Control Foundation water drainage systems rely on two fundamental principles: Keep rain water away from the foundation wall perimeter Drain groundwater with sub-grade perimeter footing drains before it gets to the foundation wall Water drainage foundation systems are different from waterproofing systems. Waterproofing relies on creating a watertight barrier without holes or other means for […]

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Sump Pumps and Plumbers

03/17/2010

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Sump Pumps and Plumbers So your sump pump needs replaced, who do you call? For many the first reaction is to call a plumber. Typical plumbing contractors are often the first call for many homeowners. Often they advertise that they offer this service, they claim to be qualified and they did unclog your sink that […]

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Basement Sump Pits

03/12/2010

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Basement Sump Pits The ECP Sump Pit is the most efficient, safe and innovative sump pit liner available today! No longer do you have to settle for a glorified trash can or builders grade sump pit in your basement floor. This sump pit is molded from high quality, impact resistant polyethylene. This tough, seamless, corrosion proof […]

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Solar Power and Helical Anchors

01/28/2010

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Solar Power and Helical Anchors The use of helical anchors is making the installation of large solar panel facilities simpler and more efficient. Efficiency is one of the key ingredients for solar panels. Solar panels can be the optimal solution for you with minimal disruption to your home or business. Solar Power is a safe […]

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Home Inspections

12/22/2009

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Home Inspections No matter if you are having your home inspected by a professional inspector, structural contractor or professional engineer all aspects of the inspection should be handled in a similar manner. A home inspection is an in-depth visual examination of a structure – from top to bottom, inside and outside. It is an analysis […]

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Do Pressed Concrete Piers Work?

12/13/2009

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Do Pressed Concrete Piers Work? Have you ever noticed how many foundation repair companies use pressed concrete piers? Pressed concrete piers are the most typically used piers for several reasons, the question is, are these reasons good ones? For the contractor they are the most cost effective pier to install. They are least expensive to […]

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