Hiring a Foundation Repair Inspector?
Here are 10 things Homeowners Need to Know in Hiring a Foundation Repair Inspector
Foundation repair for homeowners can be a frightening and intimidating thing. It is impossible for homeowners to.
Conducting a Floor Elevation Survey With a Manometer
Over the years, I have heard many objections to conducting a floor elevation survey with a manometer. Today, I would like this discuss a few of those and share critical information about these.
Rules of Thumb: Diagnosing Foundation Problems, part I
In thinking about our process of analyzing and interpreting the data gathered from our engineering team, it became clear to me that even though the process is understood by our team, the rules are.
Rules of Thumb: Diagnosing Foundation Problems Part II
Understanding Site Soil Conditions
Rules of Thumb: Diagnosing Foundation Problems part III
Landscaping & Foundation Problems
Did You Know: Narrow side yards, irrigated yards or poorly graded yards may contribute to a foundation problem.
Rules Of Thumb: Diagnosing Foundation Problems VI
Foundation Type: Pier & Beam
Rules of Thumb: Diagnosing Foundation Problems part XII
Getting Bigger Foundation Repair Guns
Rules of Thumb: Diagnosing Foundation Problems part XI
In my last blog, we discussed basic patterns that can help identify foundation heave or settlement. I noted that since the elevations are only relative to each other, more data is needed in arriving.
Radon Problems in Arizona?
In my last few blogs I mentioned that one of the side benefits of installing a moisture level system to control floor slab heave is that it also controls radon gas. So what exactly they mean by that?
Does Your Foundation Floor Slab Have Heave?
Trip Hazards
Have you ever had a tenant call about ‘trip hazards’ in their floor slab? Or has a tenant called you about ‘stuck’ doors that won’t open, or windows that are out of level? In most cases,.
