Local Construction Methods Can Affect Your Foundation’s Sensitivity to Expansive Soil.
When it comes to coping with expansive clay soil, not all residential foundations are created equal. How the soil affects your foundation will depend on its type and the measures you take to protect it from damage. These measures keep the moisture content of the soil near your foundation constant. This entails watering the soil…
Putting Off Foundation Repair Can Be A Costly Mistake!
A foundation is not the most attractive part of a structure. In fact, sometimes the foundation can’t even be seen. Although many people overlook the craftsmanship that goes into designing a solid foundation, we hope you would agree that a solid foundation is the most important part of a structure. Half-way around the world from…
Don’t Wait for Signs of Upheaval; Get a Foundation Inspection Today!
Have you ever visited a home where you could tell that a room was somehow off kilter? Floors appeared to slope. Cracks marred the walls. Doors did not open and windows were stuck shut. There is no reason to wait for these signs of upheaval to occur. When you get a foundation inspection today, you…
Noticed Foundation Cracks While Redoing Home Floors? How to Interpret Them
It’s been said there are two kinds of concrete slabs: those that are cracked and those that will crack. In order to have a crack free slab, a lot of things have to come together perfectly. A slab without cracks requires getting the concrete mix right for the temperature and moisture conditions, correctly pouring the…
Slab Leaks and the Effect They Have on a Foundation
One question we are frequently asked involves the development of slab leaks and how they affect a building’s foundation. Here in Texas, the two most common types of foundation are poured concrete slabs, and pier-and-beam foundations. The implementation of pier-and-beam foundations are more time-consuming and not as cost-effective for builders, therefore many construction companies prefer to build homes…
Learn about Texas Home Foundation Types Before You Purchase
From Spanish-style haciendas to antebellum plantations, from sprawling single-story ranch houses to simple prairie homes, people looking to settle down and purchase a home in Texas are sure to find a dwelling that suits their style. Residents of our state will agree that the type of homes found here vary widely. And while residences here come…
Three Foundation Repair Myths Exposed
Facts aren’t decided by consensus. They simply are. It doesn’t matter how many people believe in something or how fast it went viral on the Internet, if the belief is false, it’s a myth. Myths are fine if they’re the subject of fairy tales or fiction. Otherwise, they are detrimental to the person trying to…
Tree Root Barriers Protect Your Home’s Foundation
To ensure that your foundation remains dry, undamaged, and identical to how it was when poured, tree root barriers are an ideal solution to an underlying problem. They work to inhibit two exterior aspects that place your home’s foundation in danger: unwanted tree roots and moisture. What is a root barrier? Root barriers come in various forms. They…
Apartment Foundation Repair Explained
The Dallas-Fort Worth economic engine has been fueling population growth in recent years. According to DallasNews.com, the population in North Texas has grown by more than 100,000 people last year. Large companies such as Toyota Motor, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and others have contributed to this growth by moving thousands of their workers into the area.…
How Drought Statistics Affect the Foundation of a House
The National Weather Service minces no words when it provides its latest round of drought statistics. Although there are fewer abnormally dry regions, the five years of water restrictions have taken their toll on the state’s overall soil and vegetation conditions. There is some hope that the heat will not be as high this year, but the three-month…
Texas Foundation Experts
Find out why Perma-Pier can truly say we “know your dirt.” Our knowledge of Texas soils — and what we do with that knowledge — are unmatched.Learn more