4 Foundation Repair Myths

02/22/2013

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4 Foundation Repair Myths The Myths Behind Foundation Repair When you own a home, the last thing you want is a cracked or settling foundation. Unfortunately, it happens all too often, resulting in the need for professional foundation repairs. When it comes to something as serious as structural problems, quite a few myths exist. It’s […]

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Continuing Drought Causes Foundation Problems

02/14/2013

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Continuing Drought Causes Foundation Problems Drought Causing Foundation Problems The following post comes is reprinted from KC Fox 4 News website. Click here for foundation repair video from the reporter. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City area is nearly 17 inches short of average rainfall for the year, and the ongoing drought is taking […]

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Foundation Problems as Drought Continues

02/14/2013

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Foundation Problems as Drought Continues Foundation Settlement Currently A Problem in Kansas City The severe drought in the Midwest is affecting many homeowners that are forced to repair damage to their homes’ foundations. Local foundation repair companies and structural engineers can’t keep up with the torrent of phone calls and waiting list extend for several weeks […]

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Concrete Press Piles Do Not Meet Building Codes

10/03/2012

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Concrete Press Piles Do Not Meet Building Codes Foundation failure demands the right repair method and specialist. Concrete press piles, though an option, fall short of meeting building codes and pose significant challenges. The Issue with Concrete Press Piles Concrete press piles fail to meet depth requirements, a crucial factor for effective foundation repair. As […]

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Cracked Foundation Repair with Steel Push Piers

01/16/2012

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Cracked Foundation Repair with Steel Push Piers Foundation Repair using Steel Push Piers One of the advantages of using push piers (resistance piers) for foundation repair is that they use quiet vibration free hydraulic equipment to install the steel resistance piers. All of the installation equipment is highly portable and can be easily transported on […]

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Most Popular Foundation Repair Products

01/07/2012

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Most Popular Foundation Repair Products Foundation Failure Causes What causes foundation failure? There are many reasons why your foundation may be failing. Hot and dry weather conditions could cause the soil to pull away from your foundation. This results in moisture imbalance causing cracks in the interior and exterior of the home. Your landscaping could […]

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New England Foundation Repairs

12/19/2011

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New England Foundation Repairs New England Foundation Repair Project Of the many projects New England Foundation and Stabilization Co. have reviewed and worked on, this small house is on the top of our list for the most severe settlement we have witnessed. Our company had reviewed this project several times under different owners until finally […]

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Foundation Repair and Concrete Press Piles

12/15/2011

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Foundation Repair and Concrete Press Piles Foundation Repair Systems to Support Problems from the Drought Much of the Midwest, especially from Kansas City to Dallas has experienced a tremendous drought. The soils have dried out to the point where homes are settling everywhere. Record numbers of foundations are being repaired throughout the Midwest. When there is […]

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Foundation Repair Piering

09/09/2011

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Foundation Repair Piering Foundation Repair Using a Piering System The dry weather has a hold on much of the Midwest and many homes and homeowners are feeling its effects. Foundation repairs and hot/dry weather go hand and hand. As many soils dry, they tend to condense and this shrinking causes home foundations to sink. The first […]

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Foundation Watering and Expansive Soil

07/18/2011

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Foundation Watering and Expansive Soil What is Foundation Watering and Expansive Soil? Expansive soil is known to be present in every US state and throughout the world. Every year, expansive soils contribute to billions of dollars in damage to homes. In a typical year, expansive soils cause greater financial loss to property owners than earthquakes, […]

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