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How Does Frost Affect A Foundation
Living in the Midwest means living through the changing of the seasons. Who doesn’t enjoy the warmth of spring to break the back of winter or the crisp air of...
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What Mike Holmes Doesn’t Know About Foundation Structural Problems.
When smart people need foundation repair they know they should enlist an expert. When they think of experts, one name that would be at the top of their list would be...
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What Causes Foundations To Move?
When your house foundation moves, it can cause everything from below ground seepage problems to cracks in the rooms above. That’s why foundation movement should not be ignored. The causes...
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Water From Downspouts — 5 Surprising Facts You Need To Know
Gutters and downspouts play an important role in managing rain water around your house. When configured properly, they effectively direct roof water away from your home. When they are not, large...
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Buying a Flipped House? 4 Things to Look Out For
Shiny new appliances, new siding, new cabinets and beautiful new floors, what is there not to love? The house is in the right location, has the right look and the price...
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Leaning Foundation Walls and When to Straighten Them
Here in the Greater Chicagoland Area, there are two main types of foundation walls — poured concrete and concrete block. Both are widely used and can be severely damaged by soil...
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Rain Barrel Problems – 3 Things To Consider Before You Buy
Rain barrels are a way some homeowners use to save money by capturing rain to water their gardens and lawns and wash their cars. But there’s another side to these containers that...
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Leaning Foundation Wall? What to Expect from an Engineer’s Report
A large number of cracks, particularly if they are on an angle or are substantial in width (more than 1÷8” wide), in a foundation wall are good indicators that the wall is...
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How to Repair Settled Concrete
A majority of homes have concrete sidewalks, patios or driveways around them. If it does, there is a good chance that this concrete has settled over time as well. This settled concrete is unsightly...
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Concrete vs. Masonry Foundation Damage Repair
Although there may be a few exceptions found in older homes, houses in the Chicago area will generally rest on one of two types of foundations: concrete or masonry. All modern foundations...
