There is a Gap Between the Soil and My Foundation Many areas throughout the US have expansive soil, or soil with heavy clay content. Expansive soil swells when wet, and shrinks excessively when dry. When the soil shrinks, it often causes large cracks and crevices to appear. The expansion and contraction of the soil is […]
10 Steps to Prevent Mold Growth in Your Basement Your basement is a prime location for mold and mildew April showers bring May flowers… and lots of excess water. Since excess water encourages mold growth, it’s no surprise that mold prevention and remediation will be on the minds of many homeowners this season. And, of […]
Winter Cold Causes Basement Foundation Cracks to Grow Those of us who live in the areas of the US with harsh winters are used to the cold, but your foundation isn’t. When temperatures are freezing, this can affect a home’s foundation. It is important to be aware of your home foundation problems. When the temperature […]
Dangers of Landscaping Spring is the perfect time to begin planting and landscaping. Flowers, shrubs, bushes, and trees can be a great addition to your property. Whether it be your home or your business, adding a bit of greenery can be a great thing! It makes your property look beautiful. However, planting and landscaping needs […]
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes The winter season is in full force, and that means that your home is in danger of having problems if you are not prepared for cold weather. Your home needs care in cold weather too! In this article, we’ll be discussing some of the ways to prevent frozen pipes and […]
Heavy Spring Rains and Your Foundation While we all appreciate the rain in spring because it helps everything green up and grow, there are also a lot of reasons we don’t like it. Sporting events get canceled, we can’t go outside, getting rained on when you are out – these are all things that can […]
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 […]