Repairing a Previous Stem Wall Repair
Repairing a previous Stem Wall Repair is More Common than Homeowners may Realize.
A couple of weeks ago, we were called by the largest structural engineering firm in Phoenix to help a homeowner who.
Rules of Thumb part VIII: Interpreting Signs of Foundation Stress
When people call in to our office, it is typically because of signs of stress that they notice. It is important to remember that the signs of stress are less of a problem in and of themselves, but.
Rules of Thumb Part IX: Signs of Foundation Stress
In mylast blog, I discussed how to interpret signs of stress for foundation settlement or foundation heave. In particular, walls doors and windows. Continuing in that line of thinking, I would like.
The Dirty Little Secret of the Foundation Repair Industry
When a Homeowner calls out a foundation repair company to “get a free estimate”, it is a little known fact that many times the foundation repair contractor misdiagnoses the problem and the resulting.
Sham Investigations Part II: More smoke and mirrors
As more homeowners are starting to realize the advantages of having a foundation inspection that is scientific, objective, and thorough, using industry standards, and engineering oversight, the.
The Truth About Post Tensioned Foundations
Rules of Thumb for Diagnosing Foundation Failure part V: The Truth About PT
In previous blogs, we've discussed how a conventional foundation system is affected by the various forces. Now, let's.
Foundation Types
Rules of Thumb for Diagnosing Foundation Problems Part IV: Foundation Types
What type of Foundation do you have? The type of foundation plays a significant role in helping determine heave vs..
Foundation Movement : How to judge severity
How Bad is My Foundation Movement?
As a homeowner you’re being told that your foundation is moving and needs stabilizing. Your first question is……How bad is my foundation movement? For most.
The Hardest Job of My Life: Part 7 - The Conclusion
"After many months of very hard work the project was completed. This was a marathon of work. Hard physical work..."
- Bob Brown
Finally all of the areas of the house that we were hired to level were.
