Cognitive Biases: False Cause
More Biases that interfere with Foundation Diagnoses: False Cause
False Cause Fallacy is commonly defined as ‘mistaking correlation for causation’. Humans have succeeded as the dominant species.
Overlay of Concrete to Fix Expansive Soil Heave
Is overlaying concrete a lasting solution to address foundation heave? No.
Cosmetic vs. Structural Cracks
Recently, I had a spirited conversation with a local structural engineer, who is active in homebuilding design work. His assertion was that if a crack or sign of stress in a home or structure is not.
Cognitive Biases in Foundation Repair: Confirmation Bias
Cognitive Biases that Interfere with Foundation Inspection Analysis: Confirmation Bias
In previous blogs, we’ve discussed how humans have developed heuristic mental shortcuts that often lead to.
Mistakes: Life’s Opportunities to Grow & Learn (part 5)
"Sometimes it takes getting hit between the eyes with a two by four to realize when we need to learn something!”
- Bob Brown, Foundation Repair Expert & Arizona Foundation Solutions Owner
Mistakes: Life’s Opportunities to Grow & Learn (Part 1)
"Running a business is hard. Especially as it transitions from a small 'mom and pop' operation where the owner directly oversees everyone work to a business that relies on the work of others.
Impartial, Objective & Evidence-Based Foundation Inspection
At the first sign of a foundation problem (click HERE to see what the symptoms of a foundation problem look like), Homeowners should demand an impartial, objective, evidence-based foundation.
On Site, Immediate Foundation Repair Evaluations
Sometimes, customers tell us they were advised by other foundation repair contractors that they can do a foundation investigation, make recommendations, design a repair plan and pricing at a one.
Polyurethane Injection vs. Compaction Grouting
Interior Slab Repair Debate - Which repair option is best?
We are often asked which is better - Polyurethane (poly) foam injection (or mudjacking) or deep compaction grouting?
Real or Fake Foundation Inspection?
Foundation repair can be a confusing enigma. You often get totally different approaches that arrive very different solutions!
