How the Time of Year Affects Foundation Repair
When you notice that your foundation needs to be repaired, you may wonder when the best time of year is to make the repairs. Foundation repair is a big project, and one of the main causes of foundation damage is the expanding and contracting of soil due to humidity and weather conditions. For this reason,
>> READ MORECommon Causes of Residential Foundation Problems
Spotting foundation issues can be tricky. Sometimes, serious signs of trouble can mimic conditions that are not serious at all, and to be on the safe side, you should contact a foundation specialist when you aren’t sure. However, if you know the early warning signs, you can protect your foundation and save yourself thousands of
>> READ MOREKey Benefits of Using Micropiles to Overcome Foundation Construction Challenges
Even a relatively new foundation may be suffering from construction challenges. Whether this is caused by settling, an overabundance of water in the area or a lack of adequate compaction of the building pad, when your foundation heaves or settles it can cause a multitude of problems in the building above. As bad as that
>> READ MOREWhy You Shouldn’t Wait to Do Foundation Repairs
Owning a home is a big part of the American dream, but homeownership also means long term payments and continual home maintenance. Maintaining a home can take a lot of effort, but a well-maintained home not only looks great but can increase in value over time. In contrast, neglecting home maintenance has just the opposite
>> READ MORECommon Causes of Commercial Foundation Problems
Foundations need to hold up commercial structures. Ideally, they should stay standing until the building itself collapses, but sadly, that’s often not the case. Many foundations have problems long before they should, and to ensure your foundation is as strong as possible, you should understand the signs that may be indicative of foundation issues. Here
>> READ MOREWacky Houses from Around the World
Most people think of a house as 4 walls with a roof, fairly square in design and although there are variations, the structures are fairly similar in appearance. What if we took those ideas and flipped that up a bit? Hmmm…
>> READ MORECommercial Foundation Construction and Repair
Unlike most traditional residential buildings, commercial foundations must support thousands of tons of materials, supplies, and residents. If the ground beneath a commercial structure cannot support the weight, a high-quality foundation is necessary to ensure the safety of the building and its inhabitants.
>> READ MOREFeats of Human Engineering
Human engineering has allowed homes to be constructed on a variety of different terrains, from hills to cliffs. However, the ground homes rest on is subject to change and can shift over time, whether it’s from the weight of the home bearing down on it or from natural events such as earthquakes and floods.
>> READ MOREWhat is Soil Erosion, and What can it do to your Altanta, Georgia Foundation
In many cases, foundation failure is caused by the shifting of soil directly underneath the foundation. This shift in the soil can be caused by many different things. One of the main causes of shifting and moving soil in Georgia is erosion.
>> READ MOREWhen is Carbon Fiber an Appropriate Solution in Atlanta, Georgia?
One common problem in the Atlanta, GA is bowing, leaning and cracking basement walls. The cause of bowing and leaning walls is often excess moisture in the soil. When this excess moisture is absorbed by the ground around your foundation, it increases the hydrostatic pressure in the soil.
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