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The Importance of Watering Your Foundation in Texas During the Summer

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Are you looking to protect your foundation from summer heat?

Watering your home’s foundation is important for most homeowners in general. But in Texas, it’s absolutely essential. The summertime in this state is extremely hot and dry, which can really wreak havoc on your foundation.

When the soil surrounding your home doesn’t get enough water, it will dry out. This will affect your home’s foundation. As a result, the integrity of your house’s structure is in jeopardy.

Some areas in Texas see soil shrinkage of more than 15%. This has huge implications for a homeowner’s foundation watering schedule. In these areas, you could easily need to water your foundation on a daily basis.

In this article, we will go over the top tips and recommendations on how to protect your foundation during the scorching Texas summers. Follow these suggestions to ensure the structural longevity of your home.

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Will a Settling Foundation Cause Electrical Issues?

Will a Settling Foundation Cause Electrical Issues

A settling foundation is not a rare occurrence. Settling happens when your house slowly sinks into the ground over time. This can be attributed to the shifting of soil.

In Texas, the soil is largely composed of clay. This makes a settling foundation much more likely.

A settling foundation isn’t a cause for panic. You just need to know the signs of damages. If you’re able to spot a settling foundation right away, it can be corrected using various techniques.

Most people are not keen on observing for foundation issues, afraid that it will be expensive. However, the longer you sit on the problem, the more costly and longer it will take to be resolved. Read More

Protecting Your Foundation with Gutters and Downspouts

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Occasional rain can be refreshing, especially after a long dry spell of humidity in the summer. In places like Texas, though, rainfall can be intense and wreak havoc on your property. At Granite Foundation Repair, we’ve seen many property foundations damaged by poor drainage. 

For one thing, the tremendous presence of clay in the Texas soil can ruin your property’s foundation when it’s exposed to too much water. It affects the normal soil balance, and is damaging in the same way as having too little moisture. 

Not many people know the benefits of gutters and downspouts. After all, most of us are more interested in the interiors of our properties. If you’re like most property owners, you may tend to focus more on furniture, landscaping and the paint job.

However, gutters protect the very aesthetics you’ve carefully planned around your property. How so? Read further to find out. Read More

Leaning Chimneys: A Cause for Concern?

Leaning Chimneys A Cause for Concern

Is your chimney tilting or leaning?

Let’s start by first acknowledging the obvious fact that chimneys weigh a lot. On average, you can figure a chimney weighs at least a few thousand pounds. It shouldn’t come as a surprise, then, that a leaning chimney poses major safety risks.

Whenever you discover that your chimney has suddenly started to tilt or lean, it’s time for immediate intervention. A quick reaction is necessary to prevent further property damage or even serious injuries.

Now, we here at Granite Foundation Repair have put together a list of the main tips and suggestions for dealing with a leaning chimney. We’ll list the main reasons for leaning chimneys, and what you can do to fix the issue. Read More

Granite Foundation Repair Response to COVID-19

Granite Foundation Repair Response to COVID-19

In light of the current COVID-19 situation, we wish to communicate to homeowners and employees that Granite Foundation Repair is taking safety precautions seriously.

We’re carefully adhering to Texas government directives and CDC (Center for Disease Control and Protection) protocols to ensure that health measures are actively implemented. In the operation of our business, our team will be practicing precautionary measures such as:

  • Habitually washing our hands through the course of our job performance
  • Using alcohol and hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol
  • Wearing masks and gloves, especially when dealing with clients directly
  • Allowing sick employees to stay home, and only allowing healthy staff to perform repair services

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How Pests Can Damage Your Foundation

How Pests Can Damage Your Foundation

Pests are an annoying problem to fix, but they take a lot of time to damage foundations, so you have plenty of room to spot them before it becomes a larger issue.

There are many different types of pests that, if left unchecked, cause serious damage to both concrete and wooden foundations.

It’s good to be aware of different kinds of pests and the damages they can cause, so we’ve put together a list of some of the nastiest kinds out there for foundation damage.

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How to Spot Foundation Problems Before You Buy a House

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Buying a home can be both exciting and exhausting. Before deciding on a home, it’s good to check for signs of foundation problems. This will keep you from losing money on expenses on foundation repairs after your purchase. 

You’ll want to avoid time delays from constant renovations and housing repairs, especially if you’re planning on renting your property out. This will help you be practical with your finances, rather than wasting even more after spending a lot on your new home. 

Here are some tips you can use to notice signs of foundation problems before making a big purchase: 

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Signs of Foundation Trouble: Sticking Windows and Doors

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If you’ve noticed that the windows and doors around your DFW home have been sticking, foundation failure may be the cause. While it may be tempting to dismiss the problem as minor, you should check to ensure that it is not causing larger problems to your property. 

Signs of Foundation Problems:

To come up with the proper solution to your window and door problem, it’s essential to learn about the signs of property foundation issues. If you find the following present in your home then it could reveal the presence of an issue with the foundation. These are just telltale signs, not absolute indicators, so you should still hire a professional to assess your foundation properly. 

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How Long Will My Foundation Repair Take?

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As someone experiencing foundation issues you may be wondering how long you can expect repairs to take. Unfortunately, this isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ solution. To give you an accurate estimate for the length of time it takes to repair a foundation a number of factors will need to be taken into consideration.

In this article, we’ll take a look at these factors and then give you an estimate on the length of time you can expect your foundation repair to take.

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How Water Damage Can Affect the Foundation of Your Dallas Property

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Water damage to your home’s foundation can be a serious issue. It is important that you take steps to avoid water damage to the foundation of your Dallas property. We have put together a list of its effects, as well as tips and tricks to help you avoid water damage.

If you think you there may already be damage to your property, then you should deal with it as soon as possible. Contact a professional to do an inspection and ensure that your home is safe.

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