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Underpinning Project- Micropiles

11/21/2009

All Articles, Commercial Foundation Repair, Foundation Repair

Underpinning Project- Micropiles Project: Washington Middle School Evansville, IN General Contractor: Danco Construction Co. Micropile Installer: United Dynamics, Inc. 2555 Cannon St New Albany, IN 800 359 4471 Project Information: Washington Middle School was being renovated and it was discovered that it was experiencing some differential settlement. Soil borings indicated the presence of fill material […]

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5 Home Repairs You Should Not Ignore

10/23/2009

All Articles, Foundation Repair, Residential Foundation Repair

5 Home Repairs You Should Not Ignore Consumer Reports Magazine: June 2009 This article is the archived version of a report that appeared in June 2009 Consumer Reports magazine.  5 Home Repairs You Should Not Ignore Use our expert advice to stop trouble in its tracks. You might be tempted to put off fixing your […]

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Hybrid – The New Foundation Repair Marketing Term

10/14/2009

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Hybrid – The New Foundation Repair Marketing Term The service industry has always relied on marketing to promote their wares and service. Sometimes the truth is stretched in these promotions to create excitement in the consumer. Often times these promoters attach themselves to keywords or terms that are in vogue. Recently this has happened in […]

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Building Swales to Protect your Home

10/04/2009

All Articles, Foundation Repair, Waterproofing

Building Swales to Protect your Home A swale is a broad channel used for the movement and temporary storage of runoff. They can be made of concrete or formed with natural materials. Swales are the best way to move large amounts of water away from your home. Swales also can move a portion of the […]

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ECP – Foundation Repair Workshop

09/29/2009

All Articles, Foundation Repair

ECP – Foundation Repair Workshop On September 22nd and 23rd, Earth Contact Products held their annual Foundation Repair Workshop in Kansas City. This workshop, intended to improve the business skills of foundation repair installing experts, had overwhelming attendance considering the economic climate. “Obviously ECP installing contractors are having a very good year, compared to their […]

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Waterproofing to Repair your Foundation

08/16/2009

All Articles, Foundation Repair, Waterproofing

Waterproofing to Repair your Foundation When it comes to structural foundation repairs, the most common damage is due to water. Water or the lack thereof causes many problems, from settling, to bowed basement walls, to cracks and heaving. There are differing ways that water can get affect your foundation. Steps to Prevention: Waterproofing your basement […]

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Texas Foundation Repair and Soaker Hoses

08/16/2009

All Articles, Foundation Repair, Residential Foundation Repair, Waterproofing

Texas Foundation Repair and Soaker Hoses Watering your Foundation with Soaker Hoses It has been well established that foundation failures are widespread, especially in the state of Texas. Many experts claim that in most cases foundation failures are the result of an unregulated building industry, unskilled labor, and builders cutting corners for the sake of […]

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Engineers and Foundation Repairs

07/31/2009

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Engineers and Foundation Repairs Overview of the Guidelines for the Evaluation and Repair of Residential Foundations By the Texas Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers  Objectives The most common purpose of an engineering evaluation of a residential foundation is to assess its performance. This involves observation and evaluation of cosmetic (nonstructural) distress and […]

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Water Drainage and Waterproofing

07/30/2009

All Articles, Foundation Repair, Waterproofing

Water Drainage and Waterproofing If you want a dry basement and a sound foundation, you must have an adequate foundation drainage system. The water content in the soil surrounding your house can fluctuate seasonally. There is always a point at which you can dig and hit water. Geologists often refer to this as the water […]

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Foundation Repair Methods – The Good and the Bad

07/19/2009

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Foundation Repair Methods – The Good and the Bad Understanding the positives and negatives of each foundation repair method will help with your decision when picking a foundation repair contractor. Some contractors advertise that they can put in every type of piering system whiles others concentrate on just one or two piering methods. The “jack […]

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