Should You Be Worried: What’s Normal Settling & What’s Real Foundation Issues?
It is a fact that homes will settle over the years. This is normal and nothing to worry about. However, knowing when to call in a foundation expert will help alleviate anxiety and worry. Let’s discuss some of the signs that will determine whether you have normal settling or need a foundation repair.
How Poor Soil Compaction Spells Trouble for Your Houston Home’s Foundation
The type of soil compaction your house is built on and the way it is compacted is extremely important. The foundation of your home relies on the firm support of the soil surrounding it to remain stable. Any shifting of this soil can lead to a cracking and crumbling foundation.
Should You Water Your Foundation during the Winter?
Maintaining a relatively constant moisture content in the soil around the foundation of a home is one of the preventative measures a Houston homeowner can take in order to avoid foundation problems.
Concrete Spalling: What It Is and How It Can Affect Your Foundation
Could your foundation be suffering from concrete spalling?
Your Crawlspace Is Damp: Should You Be Worried?
Crawlspace moisture is a common occurrence in Houston that many people tend to ignore. Just because it’s common, doesn’t mean it won’t ruin your home.
Why Do My Doors and Windows Stick?
Your windows and doors sticking could mean minor issues that can be easily fixed, or it could be a warning sign that your foundation is in need of repair.
Soil Subsidence: What It Is and How It Can Affect Your Foundation
Soil subsidence represents a process through which the soil sinks gradually underneath a home, pulling the foundation down with it.
3 Types of Foundations & Problems to Look Out For
Not sure of what type of foundation you might already have? Are you looking to build a new home and needing to know the options that you might have for a foundation?
Why the Foundation Is the Most Important Part of Your Home
You may think the roof is the most important part of your home, but the truth is, it is your foundation.