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Chronic Dampness Causes Structural Rot
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Flexible Concrete for Home Foundations
Earthquakes are common along the Pacific Rim, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Caribbean and even Along the Eastern Seaboard. Indeed, you may not know this but there is a huge Earthquake fault running along the Mississippi River, which has rendered total destruction before the turn of the 1900s. Mexico City resides in a highly active tectonic area. North America, no matter where you live is not immune from the shifting Earth. So, why do we as Americans make our homes out of such rigid and brittle material like concrete?
Foundation Maintenance Repair
The most important and most commonly ignored type of maintenance repair in the home deals with the foundation. Ignoring this part of your house can be a very dangerous, as well as costly mistake. Proper maintenance will prevent costly repair work in the future.
Waterproofing Foundations - You Can Do That
If your basement smells musty it’s because of water seeping through the concrete which causes mold and mildew.
Foundation Repair Costs
Repairing home foundations is not just inconvenient — it is costly. When you call any contractor, you should first build up an estimate of the total expense it will incur. If you agree upon this quotation, with all the other factors involved such as time, materials, and labor, then the work should commence.
10 Warning Signs You Could Need Foundation Repair
How do you know when your house needs foundation repair? It’s not something you generally check for, like checking your car if it needs gas. This article goes over 10 overt warning signs that your house could need foundation repair.