Are You Planning To Buy A House ? 5 Things You Need To Know About Foundations

Knowing that you are about to be a homeowner can be a very exciting feeling and in some instances it can even cloud your judgement. A lot of thought and careful planning has to go into the whole house hunting process because a house...
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Prepare For Winter By Getting A Foundation Inspection

It’s common amongst homeowners to inspect and repair windows, doors, heating and ventilation before the start of winter but one of the most overlooked inspections is that of the foundation, and it’s arguably the most important inspection you can have on your house. Having...
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Hiring A Foundation Waterproofing Contractor

Waterproofing a foundation prevents damage to your foundation and other costly structural damages. It prevents water from penetrating your foundation and also prevents moisture which causes allergies and mold. In order to effectively waterproof your foundation, you need to hire a professional waterproofing contractor....
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3 Ways Rain Can Damage Your Foundation

Water is responsible for most of the foundation problems experienced by homeowners. With rain being one of the main sources of water, there are various ways rain can damage your foundation, both directly and indirectly. Some damages might be sudden but most of the...
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How to Solve the Foundation Moisture Problems During Winter

As winter approaches, so do foundation moisture problems. Depending on the type of foundation you have, you should be on the lookout for different signs of foundation moisture problems. Unlike slab foundations, pier and beam foundations tend to have more exposed wood joists therefore...
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What If You Delay Foundation Repair ?

It’s human tendency to put off certain tasks such as home maintenance but foundation repair is one of those tasks that you should never put off. There are a number of reasons as to why you should never put delay foundation repair. Foundation Damage Gets...
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How Are Foundation Cracks Fixed ?

Foundations are rigid structures that are prone to cracks over time. Even though not all cracks lead to foundation damage, It’s always advisable to treat every crack that you notice on your foundation with suspicion. Depending on what’s causing the foundation cracks, different methods...
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When Do You Need A Foundation Replacement ?

The biggest question running through a homeowners head when faced with foundation problems is usually whether they need a foundation repair or a foundation replacement. It’s usually the job of a professional inspector to advise homeowners on whether the foundation damage needs repair or...
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Your House May Have Been Built on Expansive Soils, and You Should Be Worried

Expansive soils which are sometimes referred to as clay soils, swelling soils or shrink-swell soils can create enough force to cause major damage to building foundations, slabs, patios, and sidewalks. Expansive soils contain minerals which absorb a lot of moisture. As the expansive soil...
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How The California Drought Affects Your Foundation

A drought dries the soils to the point where severe settlement of the home can lead to critical structural damage. During droughts such as the California drought, your garden or yard may suffer soil shrinkage which might cause foundation damage. Drought-related foundation damage is very...
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