Originally posted 12/17/20, updated 12/15/22 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 remodeled bathrooms. Or we focus on […]
Most people do not like surprises. Sure, you like the nice ones: a coworker brings in bagels for the office, your child takes out the trash without being asked, that sort of thing. But you hate the other surprises: a window that won’t open, a basement wall starting to bow, water seeping into your basement […]
In the Midwest, it’s not unusual to have the air conditioning on at the start of a day, only to switch over to heat at the end of it (or vice versa). A perfect example of this phenomenon happened last week in central Indiana. The day started warm and humid, reaching mid-70s by the afternoon. […]
Concrete is an essential building tool. It’s a man-made concoction that literally paves the way for our society. We use it to create roads, bridges, retaining walls, dams, and even our homes. It’s everywhere and we rely on it heavily in everyday life. Nothing in life is infallible, though. And when you consider the amount […]
Recently, one or our project managers evaluated a home for settling issues. The homeowner had noticed the typical signs of a settling foundation: cracks in the drywall, sticking doors, etc. However, the cause of the settling was not so typical; the house in question was built on top of the remnants of an older home. […]
In an earlier blog, I wrote about the similarities and differences between helical and push piers. This was written for homeowners who had settling foundations and were unfamiliar with the repair methods. In this particular blog, I am speaking to those homeowners who want to dive deeper into the technical details of helical and push […]
Do you have a retaining wall on your property that is starting to crack and bow? Or a stately column at the end of your driveway that is beginning to lean? You’ve probably wondered who to call, or how these items can be repaired. We have the answers to these questions, and more! If the […]
It depends. Yes, that’s a terrible answer. No one likes it. I don’t like writing it. But it’s accurate, because ‘foundation repair’ is a very broad term. Multiple issues and their corresponding repair methods fall under that heading, so your results may vary (another tired and tedious marketing phrase). I’m starting to feel like […]
English is a strange language with some bizarre pronunciations. Cereal and serial are pronounced the same way. Read and reed sometimes sound the same, but not if ‘read’ is in the past tense- then it sounds like ‘red.’ You may be wondering where I’m going with this… I’m not a contractor, or a builder. I’m […]
Originally posted 7/9/20; updated 9/14/23 In the Midwest, it’s not unusual to have the air conditioning on at the start of a day, only to switch over to heat at the end of it (or vice versa). This is particularly common in the spring and fall when a major cold/hot front can roll through the […]
