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Ignoring Foundation Repair

06/27/2009

All Articles, Commercial Foundation Repair, Foundation Repair, Residential Foundation Repair

Ignoring Foundation Repair Foundation repair is not something most of us like to think about. We tend to ignore it and hope that fixes itself. Foundation problems can be a stressful, potentially costly endeavor filled with uncertainty. Particularly if not done under the direction of a professional contractor or foundation engineer. Foundation repair is needed when […]

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Is your Basement Wet?

06/27/2009

All Articles, Foundation Repair, Home and Foundation Cracks, Waterproofing

Is your Basement Wet? Having water in your basement is never a good thing. From structural deterioration to mold growth, wet basements create a number of problems for your home. When you have wet basement problems, it’s critical to get your basement dry and keep it that way. In addition to standard basement waterproofing strategies, […]

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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

06/21/2009

All Articles, Foundation Repair, New Foundation Construction

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act On February 17, 2009, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 made significant changes to the energy efficiency tax credits. These changes apply to products “placed in service” in 2009. The highlights are: Tax credits that were previously effective for 2009, have been extended to 2010 as well. The […]

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New Crawl Space Repair Bracket

05/29/2009

All Articles, Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair

New Crawl Space Repair Bracket Earth Contact Products is proud to introduce it newest piering system in their lineup of steel push piers. The ECP Perfect Pier is a patented concentric resistance pier for the foundation repair market. It’s perfect for crawl space repair. The pier is designed to be placed and installed below the […]

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New Patent for Foundation Repair Industry

05/19/2009

All Articles, Foundation Repair

New Patent for Foundation Repair Industry Earth Contact Products recently announced their latest patented product for underpinning foundations. The pier includes a pier shaft and a bracket mounted to the top of the pier shaft that supports the weight of the foundation along with a pair of braces that extend laterally from the pier shaft […]

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Foundation Repair: Bottle Jacks are BAD!

04/27/2009

All Articles, Foundation Repair

Foundation Repair: Bottle Jacks are BAD! For many people, foundation repairs are a necessary evil. Most homeowners are not knowledgeable on the technical aspects of repairing their home’s foundation. Many people will simply look through the phone book or go online and look for a repair expert in their area. Unfortunately, a foundation repair contractor […]

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Your Home’s Deck is Only as Good as its Foundation

04/21/2009

All Articles, Foundation Repair, New Foundation Construction

Your Home’s Deck is Only as Good as its Foundation We have all heard the old adage, “It is only as strong as its foundation”. This is particularly true with your home and the additions that you make to it. When adding a deck to your home, using helical anchors for its foundation gives you […]

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Micropile Underpinning Bracket

04/06/2009

All Articles, Commercial Foundation Repair, Foundation Repair, Residential Foundation Repair

Micropile Underpinning Bracket Now you can install a pre-engineered foundation repair bracket for your next micropile project that multiplies your safety potentials.  Developed as a joint venture between leaders in their respective fields, Earth Contact Products and TEI Rock Drills have put their expertise together to design a system to make the installation of micropile […]

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Radon and Your Home: Test Now!

03/31/2009

All Articles, Home and Foundation Cracks

Radon and Your Home: Test Now! Radon is an inert gas that comes from below the earth’s surface. To see the radon level in your area visit the EPA’s website. Radon gas is a by-product of uranium and it is found all over the world. It is the second greatest cause of lung cancer after […]

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Waterproofing Residential Foundations

03/14/2009

All Articles, Waterproofing

Waterproofing Residential Foundations Many times people use the terms waterproofing and damp proofing interchangeably. People also interchangeably use the terms waterproofing and interior water diverting. All of these terms sound like they accomplish similar goals, though they do not. Understanding these terms is critical if you want to keep your foundation dry and structurally sound. […]

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