4 Things You Need to Know About Basement Foundation Crack Repair
When you see cracks forming in the walls or floors of your basement, it can feel overwhelming and scary. How dire are these cracks and what can you do to lessen the damage? The truth is that there is not a “quick fix” when it comes to basement foundation crack repair. Let’s take a look […]
6 Signs You Need an Inspection of your Home’s Foundation
Much like doctors provide regular physicals to maintain a healthy body, it requires and expert to ensure the health of your home’s foundation is maintained. An inspection takes a comprehensive look at everything from floors, windows, doors, and ceilings. You need to ensure you take the necessary steps to prevent foundation damage beforehand so the […]
Recognizing Bowing Basement Walls & How to Fix Them
Imagine sitting in your basement recreation room and you notice that the wall doesn’t seem to be exactly straight up and down? You may not think too much about it, but should you? You could have bowing basement walls. It may be time to assess the damage and see what you can do to fix […]
How To Fix Sagging Floors Caused By Crawl Space Issues
Have you noticed that the floors of your home appear uneven? Structural problems, such as sagging beams, settling columns, or fatigued floor joists, are all too common in a crawlspace. When the support beams of your home are exposed to moisture in the crawl space, these issues tend to arise. Sagging beams and floor joists […]
How Does Crawl Space Encapsulation Work?
What is Crawl Space Encapsulation? Crawl space encapsulation is the addition of a heavy-duty moisture barrier to the floor of your crawl space, sealed foundation vents, insulated walls, and a crawl space dehumidifier. Due to the damp and humid environment, crawl spaces often face a multitude of problems, such as sagging floors, mold growth, and […]
How to Deal with Crawl Space Mold
If your home has a crawl space, one of your primary concerns is the development of crawl space mold. Unfortunately, crawl spaces rarely receive a lot of attention. They are dark, moist environments that we seldom enter; however, with the addition of slight excess moisture, they can become a breeding ground for mold. Usually, the […]