Winters can be very brutal on our homes and especially the foundation. The freezing and thawing cycles can result in more hydrostatic pressure which acts against the foundation walls. This in turn can make the foundation to start bowing inward resulting in foundation cracks. The effects of freezing water are not isolated to the […]

  Are you planning to put your home on the market? You will probably want to get the best price possible. However, having foundation cracks may decrease the value of your home even if they are not obvious. They may: Result in a safety issue No one wants to put their money into a home […]

Over time, your house may need foundation repair. The need for foundation repair arises from the fact that over time, the soil that holds the foundation may expand and damage the foundation. In particular, soils that contain minerals like smectite clays absorb water and expand significantly. This expansion can exert a notable amount of pressure […]

Thump, thump, thump. Every time you get home, the pounding in your head begins. If you have no obvious medical issue, the cause of your headache could be in your home. It could be that air conditioner. Many people are affected by headaches as a result of indoor air quality in their homes. If you […]

Carbon fiber is a truly revolutionary material. It completely changed the rules of the game when it was introduced as a foundation repair method. It is an incredibly strong material and yet very light. There is no construction material that can boast of these two features. It is no wonder carbon fiber is quickly replacing […]

Is the air your breathing causing you harm? Many Americans are in danger of suffering lasting health effects because of the air in their homes. This is because the indoor air quality of their homes is actually quite poor. Considering that most people spend 90 percent of their time inside buildings, the state of the […]

  Foundation Waterproofing Summer Projects Summer comes with many possibilities. It is a great time to get your toolbox out and get cracking on those home improvement projects that you’ve been putting off. Hopefully, foundation waterproofing is on your list of projects this summer. Top foundation waterproofing projects for summer Repair your foundation Many homeowners […]

Hydrostatic Pressure Do you have cracks on your basement walls? Is your basement flooding as a result of these cracks? You may be experiencing a problem with hydrostatic pressure. This is a natural occurrence; however, it can lead to the failure of your foundation in time. Foundations that are exposed to high pressure end up […]

EZ Breathe Do you know the level of quality of the air in your home? According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air is five times more polluted than outdoor air. Considering that the average American spends over 80% of their day indoors, you ought to be concerned about the quality of air in your […]

Basement Waterproofing Are you a homeowner looking to remodel your basement? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. Most homeowners are overwhelmed when it comes to dealing with their basement. There is a lot of work to be done and as such, these living spaces are mostly neglected. One of the major problems […]