Crawl Space Dehumidifier – Does Your Home Need One?
Crawl space moisture can be a problem for homeowners who live in damp, humid climates. Depending on the extent of moisture, your home may become permanently damaged. Foundation repairs can reach the ten-thousand-dollar price range. Foundation repair wisdom says to prevent the damage with encapsulation. What happens when you cannot currently afford encapsulation? How do […]
Sloping or Bouncy Floors: Foundation vs Floor-Framing Causes
Sloping, sagging, or bouncy floors can come from several different problems. The cause may be foundation settlement, weakened joists or girders, inadequate supports, moisture-related wood damage, or a combination. The floor system and foundation should be evaluated separately before repair is selected. When the Foundation May Be Involved Foundation movement can change floor elevations and […]
Home Maintenance Plan for the New Year
Yearly Home Maintenance With the start of each year, the weather warms up, and the outdoors becomes more manageable. Despite the fresh start, our homes have endured harsh summer heat, the rotting leave in our gutters, and the cold icy elements. You need to prepare and replenish for the year ahead. Having a home maintenance […]
Noticing Cracks In Your Home’s Drywall
Have You Seen Horizontal Cracks In Your Drywall? Horizontal Cracks in drywall are a concern that can leave homeowners puzzled, apprehensive, and stressed out. You do not necessarily want to leave horizontal cracks unattended. Having accurate information can help you save money in the long run. Here are why horizontal cracks may appear in drywall […]
5 Reasons to Encapsulate Your Crawl Space
Should You Encapsulate Your Crawl Space?. This mindset may cost you in the future. Since we do not see our crawl space every day, foundation damage may occur without us ever knowing. Not only does a leak in your crawlspace create potential health hazards, but it also leads to foundation decay. Here are five solid […]
Home Maintenance Tip: Solve Poor Yard Drainage Issues
If your back yard looks like you have a lake front lot after a rain storm, then you’ve got drainage problems. Poor yard drainage can cause a variety of problems including foundation cracks, rotted siding, rot to wood structural components, mold in crawl spaces or in basements, erosion and migrating soil and mulch. How does […]
Foundations Hold Up Your Home – Insure Them Against Floods
Many people underestimate the importance of their homes foundations. They certainly don’t stop to consider what would happen if the foundations were to be damaged by flood waters. Foundations – The Backbone of Your Home Imagine trying to function as a human being without a working backbone. This vital part of the anatomy is responsible […]
How Trees Can Harm the Foundation of Your House
Landscaping that includes trees and shrubs can certainly add to the beauty of a home. But, builders don’t usually put much thought into the type or the location of trees or shrubs they plant around a house. Typically, trees and shrubs are planted too close to the house. When the house is new, the plants […]
Foundation Problems with a New Construction House
A new construction house can be an exciting time when move-in day arrives. It’s clean and new and you are proud to call it your home. After a while a few cracks become noticeable; a stair-step crack that breaks a brick, block or solid concrete, horizontal cracks, wide cracks (the thickness of your fingernail or […]