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Understanding Foundation Cracks

Written by admin on November 6, 2019. Posted in Foundation Maintenance, Foundation Repair Information.

Cracks in your home’s foundation may cause alarm. The potential consequences of these cracks depend on additional factors.

Widening cracks in an old home should raise more concern than a tiny one in a new building. Spotting early warning signs of foundation problems may ultimately save you a significant amount of money.

In this article, you will learn about foundation cracks and the steps you should take when noticing this foundation problem in your greater Dallas/Fort Worth area home.

Keep in mind that surface crazing is not a sign of foundation failure.

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What Is Dry Rot and How Do You Avoid It in Your Home?

Written by admin on October 30, 2019. Posted in Foundation Repair Information, Foundation Maintenance.

Dry rot is a sign of excess moisture in your home. This process of decay is not only an aesthetic problem; the resulting fungal growth destroys components in wooden structures that provide strength and resilience.

In the following paragraphs, you will learn what dry rot is, its typical signs, and how to deal with it in your greater Dallas/Fort Worth area home.

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5 Signs You Have a Serious Drainage Problem

Written by admin on October 3, 2019. Posted in Foundation Maintenance.

Do you have any water stains on the foundation sides of a pier and beam? Or regular wet spots on your lawn?

These red flags could indicate a substantial drainage problem.

Early detection is key. When you discover drainage issues early on, you’ll save a great deal of money as extensive repairs mean big costs.

In the following paragraphs, you’ll learn about the top five signs of serious drainage issues and how to solve them in your greater Dallas/Fort Worth area home.

5 Serious Ways Your Crawl Space Affects Your Home

Written by admin on October 3, 2019. Posted in Dallas, Foundation Maintenance.

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If you can’t remember the last time you entered your crawl space in your Dallas or Fort Worth home, you’re not alone. Most homeowners don’t check their crawl space for years. A majority of houses built prior to 1970 are pier and beam with crawl spaces.

Although often neglected, the crawl space could affect your home more than you think.

Did you know that close to 40% of the air in your home can enter from the crawl space?

However, the potential issues aren’t only a threat to your health. Crawl space problems mean compromised foundation, rodent infestations, and even higher energy bills.

In this article, you’ll learn how the crawl space affects everything on top of it as well as your health.

Tips to Keep Your Pier and Beam Foundation Healthy

Written by admin on July 22, 2019. Posted in Foundation Maintenance.

Does your home have a pier and beam foundation?

It’s one of the oldest types of home foundations. Although it is less common today, there are still many homes built on this foundation.

Foundation Failure: Why Soil is to Blame

Written by admin on July 15, 2019. Posted in Foundation Maintenance.

A foundation supports the whole building but even the strongest ones face potential problems. Failure to spot these problems in time may result in big expenses.

Both pier and beam and slab foundations run the risk of encountering foundation issues.

What is the biggest threat to the stability of your foundation?

The contraction and expansion of soil.

In this article, we’ll touch on how soil impacts your foundation. We’ll take a look at the most common foundation problems and provide useful suggestions for homeowners.

What Are Root Barriers and How Do They Work?

Written by admin on June 28, 2019. Posted in Dallas.

Root barriers have been in existence for many years. It is a defense system put into place to stop roots from getting too close and growing under a home’s foundation.

Tree root damage to the foundation can result in thousands of dollars in repair costs.

If you have trees growing near your home, there is a possibility of tree root damage in the near future.

Luckily, with root barriers, getting rid of your trees doesn’t need to be an option. A root barrier that has been properly placed should help redirect or hold back root growth.

7 Steps to Prep Your Dallas Home for Hurricane Season

Written by admin on June 28, 2019. Posted in Dallas.

Hurricane season is approaching. If you live in areas commonly affected by hurricanes, like Dallas, preparation is fundamental.

The following are 7 tips to help you in this regard:

Common Foundation Mistakes Made by Homeowners

Written by admin on May 29, 2019. Posted in News, Dallas, Foundation Maintenance.

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Owning a home can be one of the greatest joys in your life. It’s where you make lifelong memories, grow a family, and relax after a long day. As with anything worth having, owning a home comes with its fair share of responsibilities.

This is especially true for your home’s foundation. It’s not always visible, but it’s arguably the most important part. It essentially shoulders the entire weight of your home.

Without a strong foundation, you may run into a myriad of problems. Such problems may include uneven floors in your house, non-functional doors and windows, sagging walls, cracks, and moisture.

In today’s post, we are going to take a look at 4 common foundation mistakes made by homeowners.

What to Do If an Inspection Reveals Foundation Problems While Trying to Sell Your Dallas House

Written by admin on May 21, 2019. Posted in Dallas, Foundation Maintenance, Foundation Repair Information.

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Foundation problems are a big deal when you sell your property on MLS (Multiple Listing Services). If you don’t fix it in time, you will have trouble selling it for the right amount. Identifying potential problems early on, so you can fix them quickly, will help you avoid spending more on serious problems.