Foundation Repair Articles

Summer Heat vs. Your Foundation

Summer Heat vs. Your Foundation

It’s not just sunburn and heat exhaustion that you should worry about this summer when the weather is dry and hot. Your foundation may be adversely affected by the frequent hot and dry weather in the surrounding areas. Your home or business’ foundation can...
Yard Drainage

Yard Drainage

When it rains, standing or pooling water around your home may be the first sign of yard drainage issues. If this water is allowed to pool, the soil will absorb as much of it as possible, which will cause your lawn to become too wet. What is the cause of water pooling...
What is the Purpose of Crawl Space Encapsulation?

What is the Purpose of Crawl Space Encapsulation?

Excess moisture problems are widespread in homes with crawl spaces. If your crawl space is dry, consider yourself fortunate. Crawl spaces are generally damp spaces. It’s not unheard of to have moisture levels of over 70% during the summer months. If the wood...
Don’t Get Cold Feet?

Don’t Get Cold Feet?

Are your floors cold and uncomfortable? Here is a solution for you! In extreme weather conditions, cold, uncomfortable floors are the last thing you need! Basement foundations replicate the temperature of the area below the floors above them. Despite wearing socks and...
The Real Cost of Home Damage: A Homeowner’s Guide

The Real Cost of Home Damage: A Homeowner’s Guide

Owning a home already comes with a long list of expenses. But now, factors like severe weather are driving up the price of repairs and maintenance even more. The numbers are staggering. In the United States, the cost of home damage from natural disasters is already...
How Do I Keep My Crawl Space Warm?

How Do I Keep My Crawl Space Warm?

You may experience some structural problems with your home if there is excessive moisture in the air. The question is, why should you seal your crawl space before winter? Insulation damage The purpose of insulation is to fill in small cracks and spaces in your home,...