When hurricane season comes around, you need to do more than prepare for the hurricane by buying supplies. You also need to prep your home for the heavy rain and flooding that the storm may bring. The heavy rain and flooding brought by the hurricane contribute to hydrostatic pressure and soil settlement. Both of which can result […]
A footing drain is installed just outside of your home’s basement foundation. This drain is meant to keep water away from your foundation but it can easily clog. The footing drain is thick pipe that has holes drilled into it to allow water to drip into the pipe. Stone is laid on top of the […]
The last type of foundation problem arises simply from poor construction planning. Typically, this doesn’t fall on the homeowner’s shoulders. You probably purchased the house from someone else, not knowing how much planning and thought went into the home’s construction. However, the home’s construction requires a variety of extremely important checks and balances. If the […]
If excess water is a problem, why does the foundation crack when exposed to substantial drought as well? The answer is that steady moisture is the best option for your foundation, so anything that deviates from the standard can cause problems. It doesn’t matter why you’re experiencing drought. Each reason often ends up causing serious […]
From a serious natural disaster to the everyday weather happening around your home, the weather has a significant impact on your home’s health. That includes both whatever’s happening above ground and whatever’s happening below ground as well. You need to pay attention to both halves of the problem. If you’ve recently experienced a weather issue […]
Can flooding cause foundation damage? Absolutely. In fact, foundations in wet ground almost always end up with cracks and other structural problems. Even if you don’t think you have lots of wet ground around your foundation, even a slight increase in moisture can prove dangerous. There are many different types of flooding, and unfortunately, most […]
It can be tempting, when looking at a sagging floor, to try and take on the challenge of repairs on your own. There are ways, after all, to fix a sagging floor. You can install additional supports beneath your sagging floor, even to the point of installing a new plywood layer. Floor joists themselves are […]
Overspanned floor joists occur when joists are too long for the loads they support and lack adequate reinforcement. This can result from original construction issues, home additions, increased loads, or outdated building standards. Over time, overspanned joists may sag, bounce, or contribute to uneven floors, requiring structural reinforcement to restore stability.
You can choose not to open the vents in your crawl space. For many homeowners, leaving these vents closed seems like a natural way to save money on an electric bill while also protecting their home. However, vents in general can cause problems for homeowners if they go unattended. After all, most crawl space vents […]
In an ideal world, ventilating your home would have no downsides. After all, as the weather starts to warm up, it can be tempting to try and get cool air circulating through all levels of your home, even your crawl space. After all, if you leave the vents open, your home will cool down—right? The […]
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