5 Signs You May Have a Foundation Moisture Problem
You might be wondering about an odd spot on the wall or rust build-up on the appliances in your basement. If there is not an obvious sign of water damage or leaking but you still smell something or see something that is not normal in your basement, then there is probably foundation moisture and someone needs to […]
5 Top Causes of Foundation Cracks in Dearborn MI 48120
The foundation is the most important structural element of your beautiful home. Unfortunately, it is tucked away from view and its problems might not be noticed in time. According to the Concrete Foundations Association of North America (CFA), foundation cracks form 78% of the problems most homeowners encounter. A Brief on Foundation Problems You do appreciate […]
3 Qualities of a Good Foundation Repair Contractor in Detroit
Do you want to have the foundations of your home repaired? You need to find a reliable foundation repair contractor in Detroit. There are many contractors in the market. Learning the good qualities to look for in a repair contractor will help you distinguish between a bad and a good contractor. The following are the […]
Why Do I Have Concrete Foundation Wall Cracks?
The next time you go into your basement, take some time to look around and check your foundation walls. They may have some cracks. Homeowners and builders often approach us to help them fix problems with foundations. This includes foundations that have just been poured. This doesn’t mean that they have done a bad job. […]
5 Common Misconceptions About Foundation Repair in Michigan
Dealing with a foundation issue is probably the last thing any homeowner wants to do. However, if you ever want to sell your house, you will have to deal with any foundation repairs. It doesn’t make sense to wait until you are ready to move. People tend to hold off based on a few common […]
Foundation Waterproofing and Winterization
Winterizing Your Foundation Sometimes people don’t treat the foundation, basement, or crawlspace as part of the home and neglect to prepare it for winter. Whether you think of it as such or not, it is part of your home and you need to winterize your foundation. Basically, foundation waterproofing and winterizing is prevention: preventing water […]
Basement Waterproofing in Michigan = Home Equity
Basement Waterproofing Increases the Value of a Home When it is time to sell a home, a home that has a basement waterproofing system is a major factor in maximizing your home equity. Fixing minor problems are easy. But fixing major flaws become very important since it is both time consuming and expensive. Importance of a Dry […]
There’s No Such Thing as a Waterproof Basement
Can You Have a Waterproof Basement? Believe it or not, your home was never meant to have a completely waterproof basement. The cement that was used in its construction is naturally porous. Furthermore, most are built in separate sections, and a concrete-against-concrete seam is certainly not waterproof. Short Term Solution Many of us do different things […]
How to Measure Your Bowing Foundation Walls
Does Your Home Have Bowing Foundation Walls? Unfortunately, our South Eastern Michigan and Detroit basements are very prone to water damage, as the whole Great Lakes Region is surrounded by water. For those of us with cinder block foundations, ground water can be especially troubling. With more potential weak points in the wall (mortar joints), you […]
Introduction to the Sill Plate
The Sill Plate and the Foundation For those of you who aren’t as foundation-savvy as some of us and don’t know what a sill plate is, here’s a quick anatomy lesson. The Foundation The foundation is made up of 3 separate pours of concrete: the footer, the foundation wall, and the floor. First, the footing […]
