03/02/2011
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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…
01/23/2011
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World of Concrete Show The World of Concrete (WOC) is a convention and expo for concrete and foundation contractors to visit and learn from exhibitors. The 2011 World of Concrete, while less attended due to economic reasons, fulfilled its goals for many specialty contractors from around the country. Weston Opat, National Sales Manager for Earth…
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
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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 these cracks is an art…
11/09/2010
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The Art of Foundation Repair Foundation repair is defined as the art of underpinning or stabilizing a structure that has moved from its originally constructed design. To underpin a home or structure one must extend the current foundation into a soil stratum or layer that is deeper and more stable than the current soil that…
10/17/2010
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Foundation Repair Information and Advice Repairing potential foundation problems should be a priority for every homeowner. Foundation repairs prevent little problems from becoming bigger, keep your home safe, and protect the value of your property. Fortunately, foundation problems tend to develop and worsen slowly, giving you time to make a thorough evaluation and decide on…
10/10/2010
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Solving Common Rain Gutter Problems Your gutters are designed to perform one simple, yet very important task—collect and move water away from your foundation. While this sounds like a very simple function, it is also critical in protecting your home from flooding and structural damage. Even with only a ½” rain, a 2,000 square foot…