Are Helical Anchors Good for Deck Foundations? If you’re planning to build a deck, one of the most important decisions you’ll make happens before the first board is installed: how the deck will be supported. A deck can look perfect on the surface, but if the foundation isn’t strong or stable, problems like settling, shifting, […]
How Poor Gutter Placement Can Ruin a New Build You’ve just moved into your brand-new home. Everything is spotless, the lawn is fresh, and the structure is solid—or so you think. But then the first heavy rain hits, and you notice puddles forming near the foundation. A month later, cracks begin to show in the […]
How Many Helical Piers Are Needed to Repair a Foundation What is a helical pier? Do you need one for your home foundation repair? This post will answer those questions and more. We’ll talk about what helical piers are, what they’re used for, and how many are needed for your particular repair. By the end […]
What is the Strongest Foundation for a House When you are building a house, one of the most important decisions you make is what type of foundation to use. There are many different types of foundations, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. So which is the best foundation for a house? That depends […]
New Constructions & Helical Piers Oftentimes, when we think of foundation repairs, we think of older foundations or worn-out basement floors. We may think of the soils beneath our foundation that are causing hydrostatic pressure. We may even be wondering why our doors and windows are sticking. However, on top of fixing already failed foundations, […]
Types of Basement Construction What Materials Were Used to Build Your Basement? Various materials can be used when building a basement, however there are three main types of basement construction: poured concrete, block or masonry walls, and precast panels. Poured concrete A poured concrete basement is the most common and the building method most people […]
Waterproofing Your Home This Spring Have you noticed water leaking from your roof? Making puddles in your basement or crawlspace? It’s time to consider waterproofing your home. Waterproofing protects you against water damage that may weaken (or ruin) the structure of the house. Three Types of Waterproofing Measures There are three types of waterproofing measures […]
When you call My Foundation Repair to get in touch with one of our professional contractors, we will ask you what kind of foundation you have. You may wonder why we would ask that; after all, isn’t a foundation a foundation? Actually, it does matter, because there are different foundation repair methods used depending on […]
How Soil Moisture Changes Can Damage Your Foundation Keep Soil Moist Your foundation depends on the soil beneath it for stability. When that soil expands or contracts due to moisture changes, your home can shift — sometimes dramatically. In this article, we will learn how soil moisture affects foundations. Understanding how soil behaves throughout the […]
Overcoming Boston Soil Challenges with Helical Pier Foundation Support Local Contractor looks to Atlas System of New England for Foundation Support When a Boston contractor planned a 5-story addition to an existing structure, challenging soil conditions and limited site access created a significant foundation challenge. To safely support the new structure, a deep foundation solution […]