07/31/2009
All Articles, Foundation Repair, Residential Foundation Repair
Engineers and Foundation Repairs Overview of the Guidelines for the Evaluation and Repair of Residential Foundations By the Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers Objectives The most common purpose of an engineering evaluation of a residential foundation is to assess its performance. This involves observation and evaluation of cosmetic (nonstructural) distress and […]
07/30/2009
All Articles, Foundation Repair, Waterproofing
Water Drainage and Waterproofing If you want a dry basement and a sound foundation, you must have an adequate foundation drainage system. The water content in the soil surrounding your house can fluctuate seasonally. There is always a point at which you can dig and hit water. Geologists often refer to this as the water […]
07/19/2009
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Foundation Repair Methods – The Good and the Bad Understanding the positives and negatives of each foundation repair method will help with your decision when picking a foundation repair contractor. Some contractors advertise that they can put in every type of piering system whiles others concentrate on just one or two piering methods. The “jack […]
06/27/2009
All Articles, Foundation Repair, Home and Foundation Cracks, Waterproofing
Is your Basement Wet? Having water in your basement is never a good thing. From structural deterioration to mold growth, wet basements create a number of problems for your home. When you have wet basement problems, it’s critical to get your basement dry and keep it that way. In addition to standard basement waterproofing strategies, […]
06/27/2009
All Articles, Commercial Foundation Repair, Foundation Repair, Residential Foundation Repair
Ignoring Foundation Repair Foundation repair is not something most of us like to think about. We tend to ignore it and hope that fixes itself. Foundation problems can be a stressful, potentially costly endeavor filled with uncertainty. Particularly if not done under the direction of a professional contractor or foundation engineer. Foundation repair is needed when […]
06/21/2009
All Articles, Foundation Repair, New Foundation Construction
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act On February 17, 2009, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 made significant changes to the energy efficiency tax credits. These changes apply to products “placed in service” in 2009. The highlights are: Tax credits that were previously effective for 2009, have been extended to 2010 as well. The […]
05/29/2009
All Articles, Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair
New Crawl Space Repair Bracket Earth Contact Products is proud to introduce it newest piering system in their lineup of steel push piers. The ECP Perfect Pier is a patented concentric resistance pier for the foundation repair market. It’s perfect for crawl space repair. The pier is designed to be placed and installed below the […]
05/19/2009
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New Patent for Foundation Repair Industry Earth Contact Products recently announced their latest patented product for underpinning foundations. The pier includes a pier shaft and a bracket mounted to the top of the pier shaft that supports the weight of the foundation along with a pair of braces that extend laterally from the pier shaft […]
04/27/2009
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Foundation Repair: Bottle Jacks are BAD! For many people, foundation repairs are a necessary evil. Most homeowners are not knowledgeable on the technical aspects of repairing their home’s foundation. Many people will simply look through the phone book or go online and look for a repair expert in their area. Unfortunately, a foundation repair contractor […]
04/21/2009
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Your Home’s Deck is Only as Good as its Foundation We have all heard the old adage, “It is only as strong as its foundation”. This is particularly true with your home and the additions that you make to it. When adding a deck to your home, using helical anchors for its foundation gives you […]