When you think of doing preventative home maintenance, there is a good chance that your crawl space isn’t high on your priority list. You spend no time there. You likely use it for either storage or nothing at all. Just because it isn’t used, however, doesn’t mean that maintaining your crawl space should be […]
Read MoreNo homeowner wants to see cracks in their basement or foundation wall. If the crack is vertical, the good news is that many vertical cracks are minor and non-structural. When you have a horizontal crack, however, it is likely trouble. When that horizontal crack is accompanied by the wall bowing inward at the cracking […]
Read MoreThere are a multitude of ways to repair a home’s foundation but sometimes the issues are in a spot that is harder for more common resolutions to reach. Pressure grouting is a solution used to repair wall cracks that are caused by issues stemming from the foundation.
Understanding Types of Settlement and the Foundation Cracks You Will See
There are different problems that can lead to a failing foundation, however today we are going to focus on settlement. There are 3 different ways that your home can settle, and with each the symptoms that you can expect to […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Benefits of Crawl Space Encapsulation
Image of a crawlspace that has been encapsulated
As spring nears and we deal with added precipitation, you may notice musty odors, moisture, and humidity in coming from your crawlspace. Perhaps you decided to search on the internet for solutions to […]
Read MoreCracks in your foundation may, or may not mean that you have a foundation problem. With that in mind, however, cracks that indicate a foundation issue are one of the first signs that you may encounter that mean repairs may be needed. Water can enter your home from a crack no wider than 1/6″ […]
Read MoreWhen you consider a sinking foundation or a bowing wall in your foundation, it is a frightening thought. Foundation settlement is scary for a home or business owner. If you are currently in this position, or think that you may be, you may have already heard the term “earth anchors”, also known as helical […]
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