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Steel Beam Vs. Wood Beam

January 14, 2021 | 0 Comments

When a floor slopes towards the center of the house, or sags in the middle, it usually indicates an issue with the main beam or its supports. Have you ever ventured into your crawl space, to look at the wooden flooring structure below your home? Why not? Sure,...

How to Repair Foundation Cracks

January 14, 2021 | 0 Comments

When you find a crack in your foundation, you probably have one of two basic reactions. Either you panic that your home is no longer stable, or you shrug it off as routine settling. I’d suggest avoiding these extremes, and aim for the grey area between them;...

How to Straighten a Bowed Foundation Wall

January 7, 2021 | 0 Comments

We’ve discussed bowed basement walls in our blog before. We reviewed what causes a wall to bow in this article, and we explored repair methods and costs in this one. But lately we’ve been hearing a different question about bowing walls from customers: what if I want...

How to Fix a Cracked Slab Foundation

January 7, 2021 | 0 Comments

What does it mean if you have a sagging or sloping floor, but no basement or crawl space? I’ve read a lot of articles on sagging floors (I’ve also written a few!), and they always talk about how moisture damages the wooden floor structure under the home. But it IS...

Should I Buy a House with Foundation Repair?

December 31, 2020 | 0 Comments

While looking for a new home, you find a place that checks all the boxes: it’s in a good school district, taxes aren’t painful, it has a nice yard, enough bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, a roomy kitchen. Even the basement seems all right; it’s unfinished but clean and...

The 3 Best Waterproofing Companies in Northeast Indiana*

December 31, 2020 | 0 Comments

*Including Fort Wayne, Angola, and Kendallville If you’re reading this, we know that you’re interested in waterproofing your basement or crawlspace. We also know that you’re a smart consumer, because you’re researching the contractors in your area. You want to be...

How to Fix Foundation Cracks

December 24, 2020 | 0 Comments

Most people assume that if their foundation has a water problem, they’ll notice it quickly. This isn’t always the case, however. Water may be damaging your foundation without leaking into your basement or crawl space. But if you see cracks in your foundation...

How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost?

December 17, 2020 | 0 Comments

Your foundation does a lot for you. It supports your home, remains stable in changing weather conditions, and repels nasty invaders like insects and vermin. In return, we often ignore it; we spend our money and attention on interior improvements like new furniture or...

Encapsulation White Cap: It’s About the Material, not the Mils*

December 10, 2020 | 0 Comments

*One Mil = One-Thousandth of an Inch We have a tendency to think that if a little is good, then a lot is even better. But this isn’t always true; two heavy fleece blankets are great on a cold night, but twenty are going to make you feel like a smothered baked...

A Homebuyers Foundation Guide: Potential Signs of Trouble

December 10, 2020 | 0 Comments

Some items are easier to buy than others. We know what criteria to use when we buy shoes- fit, comfort, color, etc. Buying food is usually pretty easy, also; you want to check produce for bruises, dairy for expiration dates, seafood that does not smell like dead...

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