Foundation Wall Repair: When You Should Worry About Cracks

  If you have noticed a crack in your home’s foundation wall, you’re likely asking yourself, “How concerned should I be and how serious is this problem?” While many homeowners are knowledgeable and like to perform some DIY repairs around their home, being able to judge the severity of foundation cracks and knowing what to do

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When is My Home Just Settling and When Do I Need a House Foundation Repair?

  Settling is inevitable for all homes, regardless of where or how they were built. However, there are significant differences between harmful foundation issues and mere settling. Most homes will naturally settle at least a few inches over the course of their life, but more rapid settlement with new homes should ideally not occur. If

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Helical Pier Installation for Foundation Repair

  Every home or commercial structure is built to last, no matter where or how it’s constructed. The basis for any structure is a solid foundation. Whether they’re built on top of solid rock, wet dirt or even sand, every building needs a foundation that will support its weight. Ground anchoring systems such as helical

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Why You May Need Helical Pier Installation

A helical pier is essentially a steel foundation pin. During installation, the helical pier is driven deep into the soil by hydraulic machinery. The piers can even go below the frost line if needed. On most helical piers, there’s a helical bearing plate on the base and a cap on the top. The plate enters

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4 Qualities of Great Foundation Repair Contractors

Do you want to have the foundations of your home repaired? You need to find a reliable foundation repair contractor in Detroit. There are many contractors in the market. Learning the good qualities to look for in a repair contractor will help you distinguish between a bad and a good contractor. The following are the

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How Long Does Foundation Repair of a House Take?

  Besides wanting to know how much home foundation repair costs, the question of how long it takes to complete is one of the most common ones that people ask of foundation repair companies. This can be a challenging question to answer because it depends on several unique factors regarding the home and its foundation.

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the world’s most recognizable structures, best known for its titular lean. Located in the Italian town of Pisa, the tower’s famous tilt has been the focus of many engineers and architects for centuries. Thanks to modern foundation techniques, the tower will likely stand for centuries more.

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How Tall Buildings Stay Standing

A Solid Foundation The most important element in every skyscraper or tall building is a strong, solid foundation. One of the best examples of a poor foundation is the world-famous leaning Tower of Pisa. Construction on the Italian structure began in 1173. By the time builders were working on the third floor, just five years

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