Repairing a non-structural foundation crack is pretty easy and relatively inexpensive but requires the services of a waterproofing professional/company. The technician cleans out the crack and inserts a number of plastic injection ports along its length. He then applies a surface coat of fast-drying epoxy to cover the crack and hold the ports in place….
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Here’s Why You Should Be Worried About Those Small Foundation Cracks in Waldorf MD
Foundation Cracks in Waldorf MD Foundation cracks are almost inevitable in concrete foundations. They are caused by a combination of factors including poor construction, tree roots, lateral water pressure, soil movements, natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods and house settling. While every foundation contractor will tell you foundation cracking is normal, this does not…
Critical Questions to Ask Foundation Repair Contractors
Foundation Repair Are you considering a contractor for foundation repair? Repairing a foundation can be expensive. A failing foundation is also a safety hazard that has to be dealt with properly. It is therefore important to put your home in the hands of a contractor you can trust. John BryantHaving started in 1990, we boast…
Foundation Repair in Baltimore Done Right
Are you experiencing problems with your foundation? Do you have cracks that are wider than ¼ of an inch? Do you have cracks in the bricks or block work? It is important that you get a professional in as soon as possible to examine the foundations of your home and ensure that they are repaired….
Hot Dry Summers and Their Impact on Your Foundation Baltimore
Most people think of floods and heavy rainstorms wreaking havoc on your foundation. But, a hot dry summer can do its damage, too. What happens is that during a hot, dry summer the soil contracts beneath the foundation and causes the foundation to crack and sink. Once the rain comes again the cracked foundation starts leaking. …
5 Tools Everyone In The Foundation Repair Industry Should Be Using
When a foundation repair contractor goes into a basement to fix a foundation problem a homeowner expects him to be armed with the tools to properly fix the foundation. Basement and foundation repair industry manufacturers work to find the best products and solutions. Of course, there are a lot of good products out there for…
New Years Basement Resolutions
Happy New Year! This time of year we get a fresh new start. As the calendar rolls over to a new year, we get a chance to look at ourselves, our lives, our families and our homes. It is a time to make goals, to change, make anew and resolve to ultimately live a little…
Non-Structural vs Structural Crack Repair Baltimore
Repairing a non-structural foundation crack is pretty easy and relatively inexpensive but requires the services of a waterproofing professional/company. The technician cleans out the crack and inserts a number of plastic injection ports along its length. He then applies a surface coat of fast-drying epoxy to cover the crack and hold the ports in place….
Tips On Purchasing A Battery Backup In Baltimore
1. Pumping Capacity / Output If all you needed was to choose a cast iron sump with an AGM battery, all would be easy. You also need to get the right size pump! Too often we will look inside a sump pit, and find that the backup pump only has about half the pumping capacity as…