01/31/2014
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Dry Conditions Can Leave Homes On Unstable Foundations Dry Soil Conditions Can Lead to Settlement Reprint Drought years lead to extra settling, cracks in walls KANSAS CITY, Mo. —The dry weather conditions are causing serious problems with some homes in the Kansas City area. Dry and clay soil gets even drier during droughts and the […]
10/22/2013
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What the Cracks in Your Foundation Walls Mean Common Foundation Cracks Whether or not you have a basement, your home could be in danger of developing foundation or wall cracks. If your home is sinking or settling, you may find that cracks are beginning to form in the foundation. A sinking or settling foundation could cause […]
01/07/2012
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Most Popular Foundation Repair Products Foundation Failure Causes What causes foundation failure? There are many reasons why your foundation may be failing. Hot and dry weather conditions could cause the soil to pull away from your foundation. This results in moisture imbalance causing cracks in the interior and exterior of the home. Your landscaping could […]
01/04/2011
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What is a Concrete Crack? There are 3 guarantees in the concrete business: Concrete will harden It will not be stolen once it hardens It will crack While there isn’t a problem with the first two guarantees of concrete, the third often can cause issues. The evaluation and repair of concrete cracks is an art […]
10/17/2010
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Foundation Repair Information and Advice Repairing potential foundation problems should be a priority for every homeowner. Foundation repairs prevent little problems from becoming bigger, keep your home safe, and protect the value of your property. Fortunately, foundation problems tend to develop and worsen slowly, giving you time to make a thorough evaluation and decide on […]
09/06/2010
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Carbon Fiber for Foundation Repair We have all heard about the strength and unique properties of carbon fiber. Many high-tech applications, including car racing, mountain bikes, fishing poles, golf clubs, and baseball bats, use it. What do all of these things have in common? The need to produce high strength and light weight in a […]
08/28/2010
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Steel Piers Preferred for Foundation Repair Top 5 Reasons why Steel Piers are the Best Foundation Repair Method: Steel pier systems are engineered for underpinning homes They are not affected by expanding clay soils Steel piers are driven to a load-bearing strata Steel piers provide minimal stress to the foundation during the driving process The […]
08/20/2010
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Garage Column Sinking Issue? Cracks Above the Garage Doors? Posted by Jonathan Maguire, Atlas Piers of Atlanta Garage Column failure is a very common issue around the Atlanta metro area. In fact, Garage Column settlement is one of the top 3 issues we see in foundation failures. So what is it and how do you […]
08/02/2010
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Expansive Soils in Texas Damage to homes and commercial structures in the US is commonly related to soil characteristics, with expansive (shrink/swell) soils and collapsing soils causing the most problems. Cracking of foundations, walls, driveways, swimming pools, and roads cost us millions of dollars each year in repairs. Severe or recurring damage can lower the […]
06/09/2010
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Minimizing the Effects of Expansive Soils For those of us that live in areas that have expansive clay soils, foundation problems are as predictable as the rising sun. Expansive clay soils contain minerals such as smectite clay that are capable of absorbing water, hence they exhibit volume change. Expansive soils can cause heave and settlement […]