Common Foundation Problems in New Construction Homes
While buying a new construction home can feel like the start of a new chapter, it doesn’t come without its own set of challenges—especially when it comes to the foundation. Many homeowners assume that a brand-new home is free from the kind of issues that older homes face, but the truth is, even new construction […]
Why Older Homes Are More Prone to Foundation Issues
Owning an older home can be a rewarding experience, with its unique charm, historical character, and sense of nostalgia. However, older homes often face their fair share of challenges—especially regarding the foundation. Over time, materials, construction practices, and environmental factors can take a toll on these structures, making foundation issues more common in older properties. […]
Problems Unique to Pier and Beam Foundations
Any home can experience foundation problems. What type of foundation you have it directly tied to what type of foundation problems you can have, however. Pier and beam foundations are no different. Their structure provides advantages, to be sure. However it can also lead to some problems that wouldn’t impact slab or basement foundations. 1. […]
Why Not All Foundation Piering Systems Are Equal
Companies use many different products to do foundation repairs. Most have their pluses and minuses (with the latter list being much longer in some cases). But the question remains, what should you look for in a company’s piering system? Here are some tips. 1. Don’t Just Take the Cheapest Piering Option Some piering options will […]
The Effect Oklahoma’s Soils Can Have On Your Foundation
Oklahoma’s famous for its red soil. The rust-tinged ground is a hallmark of certain parts of the state. When it comes to your foundation, however, the composition of the soil is far more important than the color. The state is home to a variety of different types of soil. The type below your home could […]
Foundation Settlement: What Is It & How Does It Affect Your Home?
If you have been researching foundation problems and what causes them, you’ve probably come across the term foundation settlement. On the surface, it sounds pretty benign. Settlement isn’t exactly a word that strikes fear the way “foundation failure” might. But that is the thing about foundation settlement: It is common. It is almost inevitable. However […]
Are Your Basement Walls Bowing? Water Is Likely to Blame
So you’ve noticed a horizontal crack in your basement or foundation wall and, even worse, it is bowing inward. Bowing walls can become a serious structural problem if left unchecked, with possibilities including the eventual collapse of the foundation wall. Since you can’t just ignore the problem and hope it fixes itself, or at least […]
7 Ways Water Pooling Against Your Foundation Can Damage Your Home
While it is never ideal to find water pooling in any portion of your yard, when the water is pooling near your foundation the potential for serious problems skyrocket. No matter if you have a slab foundation, a crawl space or a basement foundation at least some of the following problems could impact your home. […]
What Do Cracks in Brick Walls Mean?
Cracks in brick walls are fairly common. That doesn’t mean they aren’t concerning, however. But what differentiates cosmetic cracks from masonry problems from foundation problems? In large part width, direction and other associated damage. Is it Just a Hairline Crack? Hairline cracks sounds like the least concerning, and by and large they are. Anything from […]
Types of Foundations and How to Fix Them
Foundation repair is not a one-size-fits-all type of business. This is not just because foundation problems have different causes and levels of severity but also because there are multiple different types of foundations. Which type of foundation you have will determine in part what type of foundation repairs you require. Slab Foundations These are the […]
