Signs & Solutions for Mold in Your Home
Have you checked your home for mold lately? Mold in the home can be dangerous, but unfortunately, it can also be difficult to find. Knowing the common signs of mold, ranging from a musty smell to allergies symptoms, makes it easier to detect. Signs of Mold in Your Home Allergies: If you or someone in […]
Quick Foundation Repair that Is Proven to Last
Does your home’s foundation have signs of damage? Don’t ignore the symptoms. With minimally invasive repair products from Intech Anchoring, you can ensure that your foundation not only gets repaired quickly, but also that the repair will last well into the future. Possible Foundation Problems You may have noticed cracks in your basement walls and […]
Factors To Consider Before Buying a Home
Buying a home is an important decision. It’s not only about the square footage or the location – although most realtors may disagree. When making a commitment to purchase a home, you want to make sure the investment will last a lifetime. Problems with a home’s foundation or waterproofing can lead to costly repairs if […]
Preventing Frozen Pipes with Crack Repair
Each year, frozen pipes cause serious problems for homeowners and businesses. Frozen pipes can lead to costly repairs and make homes unlivable for families across the country. So why are frozen pipes such a nuisance? Let’s take a look at some behind-the-scenes information. The Problem with Frozen Pipes During the winter months, any pipe is […]
Do You Know Your Available Foundation Leak Repair Solutions?
Over time, the integrity of a foundation can break down from age, the elements, the soil quality or a change in how a building is used. Foundation leakage generally occurs as the result of overly-saturated soil that, when built up, puts further pressure on a foundation. Additionally, foundation leaks may result from poorly installed gutter […]
Does My Foundation Need Underpinning?
Foundation underpinning is a process that strengthens the foundation of an existing building. Over time, the foundation of a building can break down and become unstable. This is often due to the age of the building, but additional causes stem from changes in soil properties and changes in soil properties. In these cases, underpinning can […]
How Frost Heave Damages Your Foundation
When it comes to your foundation, the weather has a major effect. One weather condition that can adversely affect the foundation of your home is frost heave. A condition that occurs in colder areas, frost heave consists of ice forming underneath the soil. As the soil beneath your foundation alternates between freezing and thawing, shifting […]
How Do You Spot a Sinking Foundation?
When it comes to the safety of your home, a solid foundation is absolutely critical. Unfortunately, many homeowners face the serious problem of having a sinking foundation. A sinking foundation, which refers to your home’s foundation sinking deeper into the ground, is caused by improper installation and unstable surrounding soil. When the soil surrounding the […]
Foundation Crack Repair Cost Factors
One frequently encountered symptom of a foundation in need of repair is foundation cracks. While all concrete foundations will develop harmless shrinkage cracks over time, certain cracks indicate a larger structural problem. Common warning signs that the cracks in your foundation are cause for concern include: Cracks that exceed ¼ inch in width Horizontal cracks […]
Pier and Beam Foundation Repair on Your Home
Most common among homes built during or before the 1960s, pier and beam foundations are unique because they create a crawl space underneath your home. These foundations use concrete beams to support the outside walls of your home and use piers and supporting beams within the foundation to hold up the floor joist. While pier […]
