Efflorescence is a very common problem with poured concrete foundations. The white powdery substance you see along the outside of your basement wall is efflorescence and indicates moisture is in…
Leveling a residential slab foundation usually means underpinning it with piers. There are several types of piers. Here is an overview of foundation repair methods. I was recently talking to…
Sinking foundations, cracked and buckled walls, and uneven floors are problems commonly faced by some quarter-million homeowners on an annual basis. Homes situated on unstable soils, including clay or sand,…
Drywall was invented by the U. S. Gypsum Company in 1916, which still exists today and remains one of the top producers of the product. It was first sold as…
The housing market is tough, and those looking to upgrade their homes often find themselves stuck. Being underwater in their home mortgage, selling their home and moving to a bigger…
These windows are so hard to open. What does that crack in the wall mean? Why is this floor becoming uneven? Why are nails popping out of the sheetrock and…
Push Pier Systems use highly strong round steel tube sections and a bracket that transfers the load to stabilize settling foundations. Push Piers are somewhat similar to helical piers. The…
“Wetlands” can imply many conditions. It could imply a lake, river, or swampy area. It could be a soft wetland that has standing water at certain times during the year.…
The basement is an important part of every house used for storage purposes. Basement leaking is a common occurrence in many homes. Even a small leak in the basement can…
Basement waterproofing is one thing that homeowners should think about doing when they want to get rid of water coming into their home causing mold and mildew formation in different…