Insights, tips, and news to help you protect and maintain your home’s foundation and waterproofing systems.
Originally posted 1/21/2019, updated 7/30/2020 When you think of doing home repairs, do you automatically think of warmer weather? This would make sense- many outdoor industries like roadwork, landscaping, and roofing take place in the warmer months for the most effective results. Foundation repairs do not fall into this category, however. Both foundation repairs and […]
Originally published 1/18/2019; updated 5/3/2021 In the Midwest, we endure some pretty extreme weather variations. Summers are filled with high humidity, severe thunderstorms, and temperatures in the 90s. Winters bring snow, painfully dry air, and frigid temperatures that can drop into the negative. It’s a challenge to build a house that will endure such a […]
Originally posted 1/14/2019, updated 4/16/2021 Repair methods for foundation problems will vary, depending on what the issue is and how severe it is. The important thing that homeowners need to understand is this: most foundation repair should be left to the professionals. You can easily find videos on the internet that indicate you can make […]
Originally posted 1/4/19, updated 12/27/22 Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to improve your home? Not sure if your home is ready for the harsh conditions of January in the Midwest? There are several things you can do to prepare your house for the weather coming our way! Acculevel is a family-owned and operated […]
Most people probably have heard someone say, “Oh, it’s just the house settling” after a thud or a creak. However, a real settling house means the soil under the foundation is shifting to accommodate the home’s weight and nature’s weather conditions. But how can you tell the difference between when foundation issues are from normal settling and when they are indicative of potentially major problems?
Media clips of giant sinkholes opening up under a house or car may have you thinking that’s the only way a foundation will sink—dramatically and suddenly. However, a normal sinking foundation isn’t caused by a sinkhole, and it takes a while for a foundation to noticeably sink. If you do notice after the fact, it’s likely because you missed or ignored the warning signs.
Originally posted 11/26/2018, updated 2/11/2021 Freezing temperatures cause damage to everything- even materials we tend to view as permanent. These include the materials that we depend on to keep us safe and comfortable in bad weather; wood beams can rot, nails can rust, and concrete can decay. Your home can develop foundation issues any time […]
If you are in the process of building a home, the best way to avoid future foundation problems is to carefully vet the company you hire to construct the house. Nothing replaces good workmanship. However, if you live in an existing home, chances are you will experience foundation issues at some point. We have some ways to avoid foundation problems occurring in the future.
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