Just how bad can settling get when it comes to concrete steps? Things like driveway and garage floor settling are often overlooked because there is no immediate change in the pavement’s overall functionality. The same can’t be said for stairs. The slightest tilting can make you lose your balance, so as soon as you spot […]
Yes, in cold climates, water in the soil can freeze and expand by about 9%, exerting pressure on foundations. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles can lead to soil movement and foundation damage over time.
Every kind of soil is able to cause settling. There are various types of soils that are used as foundations for buildings, both commercial and residential. Each has their own positive and negative characteristics. The sort of soil that is utilized for construction is usually picked by the site manager, not the owner of the […]
Just how much damage can settling do? As it turns out, it can do a lot. The biggest incentive toward fixing uneven concrete as soon as you notice early problem signs is the preservation of your concrete slabs. The longer you wait to lift your driveway’s slabs, the more likely it is that you’ll have […]
When faced with an uneven driveway, a homeowner’s first thought is that there’s something wrong with their concrete. Most of the time, however, the concrete is not the problem. Settling is caused by the soil under the concrete slab, so replacing the slab is completely unnecessary. What Needs to Be Fixed When wanting to fix […]
Uneven concrete is all about the soil that’s used as a foundation. When it gives way or shrinks and loses its topsoil volume, a void remains and there’s nothing supporting the concrete. This is something that cannot be prevented, and very little can be done in the face of earthquakes and floods, but certain measures […]
If you have noticed damage to your driveway or property sidewalk, and you want to lift or generally repair the concrete, there are a number of options at your disposal. Getting the right solution for you the first time around can make all the difference. PolyRenewal™ Foam Injection PolyRenewal™ polyurethane foam is by far the […]
The stack effect is a term used to describe how air flows through a home depending on the temperature. It’s something that brings about two problems: bringing in contaminated air through the house and causing cold drafts. Crawl space vent covers help prevent the stack effect from taking place because they stop air from outside […]
Having a crawl space vent brings about many problems in a home, so why are crawl spaces built with them? Many years ago, crawl spaces were built with vents because it was believed they would prevent humidity problems. Misconceptions When a room has a nasty smell or when it’s incredibly humid, what does one usually […]
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