Why do I have a white powdery crystal on my foundation wall?
This white powder is called efflorescence. It could be found on any concrete surface such as cinder blocks, poured concrete foundation and floors. What is it and what causes it? Efflorescence is [...]
What are a hydraulic pushed piers and how it works?
Hydraulic pushed piers are steel tube pushed in the ground until refusal and attached to a structure to stabilize or lift it. Steel pipes vary in size and thickness according to the use. They [...]
Should I sell my house with a foundation problem?
A foundation is the base of your house where all your investment rest. Putting your head in the sand to not acknowledge the problem won’t do you any good. Let us look at the fact. You put [...]
Should I buy a house that has a foundation problem?
You are in love with a house that seems to be the perfect place to raise your family and live a beautiful life but one problem the foundation has some issues. Most houses have foundation problems [...]
Seven ways water will get in your basement and how to fix it
Water infiltration could come from multiple sources but will get into your basement only in 2 way. Either through hydrostatic pressure or capillarity action. Hydrostatic pressure : Hydrostatic [...]
BOWING FOUNDATION WALL, WHY AND HOW TO FIX IT
Bowing foundation wall is more common on the cinder block foundation but also occur on a poured concrete foundation as well. Concrete blocks and poured concrete foundation have a strong [...]
How to fix a crack in a concrete foundation
For start , let me tell you that the majority of concrete foundation have cracks . Cracks in concrete apear for many different reason but the most common reason is ground settleling under the [...]
What is the cost of a foundation repair?
For a residential home, a foundation repair could range between $1 500,00 to $65 000,00 Why is there such a great range of cost? Foundation repair cost varies considerably depending on these 7 [...]
