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Foundation Issues Job in Boston
06/23/2011
All Articles, Commercial Foundation Repair, Foundation Repair
Foundation Issues Job in Boston Local Contractor looks to Atlas System of New England for Foundation Support A local Chinatown contractor in New England wanted to build a 5-story addition to an existing structure. Unfortunately foundation issues were a problem. How do you support a 5-story building with the difficult soil conditions often found in […]
Foundation Problems Caused by Summer Heat
06/14/2011
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Foundation Problems Caused by Summer Heat Foundation repairs to your home and summer heat go hand in hand. Spring is over. The outside temperatures start to rise and the rains slow down our focus needs to be on our foundations. Foundations are very susceptible to fluctuations in moisture level of soils. Spring brings moderate temperatures […]
Anchor Monitor-Installation Torque Monitor
03/30/2011
All Articles, Commercial Foundation Repair, Foundation Repair, Residential Foundation Repair
Anchor Monitor-Installation Torque Monitor The ECP Smart Anchor Monitor (SAM) is revolutionizing the helical anchor industry. No longer do engineers and helical anchor installers need to rely on inaccurate torque monitoring systems. The old days of watching for shaft twist and hydraulic pressures have gone the way of the dinosaur. Today, foundation repair and new construction contractors […]
Basement Waterproofing Systems
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 […]
Interior Basement Drainage Systems
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 […]
All Helical Anchors are the Same, Right?
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 […]
What is a Concrete Crack?
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 concrete cracks is an art […]
The Art of Foundation Repair
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 […]
Foundation Repair Information and Advice
10/17/2010
All Articles, Foundation Repair, Home and Foundation Cracks
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 […]