09/08/2020
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What Do Structural Cracks Mean? Types of Cracks Several types of structural cracks can be found in the home. But, what do all of these cracks mean? For instance, which structural cracks are serious, and which types of cracks should we be less concerned about? My Foundation Repairs can help home owners, and landlords alike […]
05/05/2020
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Types of Basement Construction What Materials Were Used to Build Your Basement? Various materials can be used when building a basement, however there are three main types of basement construction: poured concrete, block or masonry walls, and precast panels. Poured concrete A poured concrete basement is the most common and the building method most people […]
04/23/2020
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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 […]
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 […]
01/09/2020
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Resolve to Fix Your Foundation Problems A new year is a great time to evaluate your home. Living in a home day-to-day may mean you get used to your home’s quirks and foibles. However, foundation issues are things you should never “get used to.” (5 Ways to Check Your Foundation) Foundation problems – such as […]
11/20/2019
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Winter Cold Causes Basement Foundation Cracks to Grow Those of us who live in the areas of the US with harsh winters are used to the cold, but your foundation isn’t. When temperatures are freezing, this can affect a home’s foundation. It is important to be aware of your home foundation problems. When the temperature […]
10/26/2019
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5 Ways to Check Your Foundation Over time, your home’s foundation may shift or settle. A bit of change is absolutely normal, but major shifts may indicate a foundation problem. Walking around your home and visually inspecting your foundation is the best way to check for problems. Here are five easy ways to check your […]
10/24/2019
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Helical Tiebacks Straighten Rotating Walls “You spin me right round …” might be OK for record players, but it’s not a phrase you want associated with your basement wall. A rotating foundation wall is a serious issue, but a helical tie-back wall system is the solution. More specifically, foundation wall rotation is caused by water-logged, […]
09/16/2019
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5 Reasons To Fix Your Foundation Now There are some things in life you should wait for, foundation repair is not one of those. The best time to repair your foundation is now. Common signs your foundation needs help include leaning or bowing walls, water issues, doors or windows that stick or won’t close, sagging […]
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 […]