Costly Mistakes: How Improper Building Practices Can Set a New Home up for Failure
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Some homes were built to have problems down the road. Whether it’s from improper building practices or simple negligence, it’s important to make sure you protect yourself. Here are some things to look out for:
Foundation Cracks in Your Woodlands Home
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The Woodlands is a beautiful place to call home. Ensure your home is safe and be watchful of these foundation warning signs.
Can Water Seepage Affect My Foundation?
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Water seepage can wreck havoc on your home’s foundation- but it can be prevented.
Know the Different Kinds of Cracks In Your Walls
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There’s no doubt that your home will experience cracks in its walls. That’s normal, but not all cracks are normal and that’s when you have to know the difference between what is normal and what is damaging.
Is Your Home Ready For a Houston Winter
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Last year’s winter storm took us all by surprise. Make sure your home is ready for whatever winter throws at us this year!
Protect What’s Yours – Foundation Repair
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Know the signs of foundation damage. Protect what’s yours by recoginizing the signs.
How Drainage Affects your Foundation
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Heavy downpours can wreak havoc on your home especially if proper drainage is not being utilized.
Do You Need Your Foundation Repaired
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Not sure if your home’s foundation is in trouble, find out if you home’s foundation needs repairing.
Foundation Problems You Can’t See
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Foundation damage isn’t always apparent. Sometimes, foundation problems go unnoticed for a long time, which means they could lead to major structural damage within a home.