Know Your Drainage Systems for Your Houston Home
Having the proper drainage system could help save your Houston home from future foundation problems.
Getting Rid of Standing Water Around Your Home
Having proper ways to drain standing water from your property is crucial. Not only does a drainage system help keep water away from a foundation, but they also prevent water damage by intercepting excess water.
What Clay Soil Means for Your Houston Home
Among all soil types, clay soil, which is prevalent in the Houston area, has the greatest potential to damage a foundation. Find out how it affects your Houston home.
How to Protect Your Home from the Rain
Protecting your home from torrential Houston rains can be done in many ways depending on your location. You can protect your home with the use of french drains to lifting your home.
Can a French Drain Save My Foundation?
We will use this post to focus on two other important aspects; namely, why and when a French drain should be installed.
What Is the Clay Bowl Effect
When a home is being built, the soil is excavated to make room for the foundation. This creates an empty “clay bowl”.
Bowing walls – Should I be Concerned?
Read further to determine if bowing walls are something you should be worried about when it comes to your homes foundation.
Caring for Your Lawn Is Caring for Your Foundation
Understand why caring for your lawn during the wet season as well as the dry season is important to maintain the effectiveness of your foundation.
What is a French Drain?
These drains are nothing more than a gravel-lined ditch, with a pipe that is created to carry water away from the home.
