What Causes Gaps Between Your Baseboard and Floor
Generally, you expect baseboards to, well, run along the floor. When your home begins to develop a gap between the two, it can be worrying. Here are some signs that can help explain why your baseboard and floor are separating. Questions to Ask When You Have a Gap Between Your Baseboard and Floor 1. Has […]
Understanding Crawl Space Foundations: Terms To Know
Each type of foundation has its own distinguishing features and sets of terminology to go with them. If you are researching your crawl space foundation, there is a good chance you will come across many of the following terms. Here are some definitions that can help you. Pier & Beam Pier and beam is one […]
How to Spot Pier & Beam Foundation Issues
Pier and Beam foundations are among the most common types across the board, and especially in Oklahoma, where we at Pierman are based. They are better able to withstand active soils than most other foundation types and can be built on uneven terrain. Like all foundations, however, they can have problems. Here are some warning […]
Are Sloping Floors a Serious Problem?
Have you suddenly noticed that spills on your kitchen floor migrate in a certain direction? Or your children’s round toys always roll a specific way? You might be dealing with sloping floors. The question is, are sloping floors a serious problem or something that you can just learn to live with? The answer: while you […]
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. […]
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 […]
Crawl Space Repairs – From Repairing Piers to Replacing Joists
When Your Crawl Space Foundation Needs Repairs, Turn to Pierman Not all foundations are built the same, and therefore not all of them experience the same problems. That means that each kind requires a different kind of repair. Crawl space repairs are going to, for instance, be different from slab-on-grade repairs, even if the symptoms […]
Floor Joist Replacement Can Solve Sagging Floors
If you start noticing your floor is sagging or feels spongy, the problem might not be with the floor itself. Sagging floors can indicate a deeper structural issue. One of the potential causes is rotting or weakened floor joists. In this case, your best bet is floor joist replacement. What Are Floor Joists? Floor joists […]
