Foundation Cracks Are Nothing to Take Lightly - Here's Why
September 29, 2021
So, you’re in your basement and you notice a long, hairline crack in your wall. From where you’re standing it doesn’t look like anything too serious, perhaps just a worn coat of paint. But then you move a little closer and notice the crack isn’t in the paint but in the concrete itself. No worries – move a bookshelf in front of it, right? Problem solved. Wrong.
3 Primary Ways Your Land Can Affect Your Foundation
September 29, 2021
With factors like vegetation, water, and expansive soils, there’s a long list of ways that the elements can influence the integrity of your property. No matter how strong they are on the onset, property foundations in Texas are subject to all kinds of pitfalls when influenced by external factors.
An Insight Into Perma Pier Best Practices
September 29, 2021
When it comes to the safety of your home, the health of your foundation is right at the top of the list. When you believe you’re in need of foundation repair or you just want to ensure your foundation hasn’t lost its integrity, you’ll likely call a foundation repair company. But when you’re searching Google for foundation repair companies in your area, you might not know which one is the best.
What Does a Sinking Floor Mean?
September 28, 2021
There are several potential causes for a sinking floor in Texas. Shrink-and-swell soil underneath the property can lead to the foundation shifting. Water-damaged wood may result in pier and joist failures, compromising the foundation’s support. And sometimes a sinking floor is simply a matter of aged foundational elements. These are among the most common causes, but certainly not the only ones.
