by Foundation Repair | Sep 3, 2018 | excavation, Foundation Repair, underpinning
A perimeter foundation that has tipped, bowed, or severely cracked requires substantial reinforcement to prevent further deterioration. Repair the walls from the inside with wood or steel braces, carbon-fiber mesh, or wall anchors spaced 6 feet or so apart along the...
by Foundation Repair | Sep 3, 2018 | Foundation Repair
Foundation repairs can be simple matters that you can get yourself or they can require major work by a qualified contractor. Read on to learn about your options, to evaluate how serious your problem may be, and whether it’s necessary to obtain professional...
by Foundation Repair | Sep 3, 2018 | Foundation Repair
The easiest foundation repairs usually involve narrow cracks less than 1/4 inch wide . When the cracks are located in places where concrete tends to crack naturally the repairs are the easiest. Natural cracking occurs from shrinking. You can probably even ignore these...
by Foundation Repair | Sep 3, 2018 | Foundation Repair
When cracks get to be 1/4 inch or larger, it is important to examine the cause very closely, and get to the source of the problem. Cracks that appear in stairs, vertical cracks, horizontal cracks and cracks in bricks or blocks suggest there may be serious underlying...
by Foundation Repair | Sep 3, 2018 | drainage, Foundation Repair, french drain, grading
A common source of foundation problems is water accumulating in the soil around the foundation. The water causes the soil to expand which actually put pressure on the walls in the footings of the foundation. This pressure can cause cracks to appear. Start with the...
by Foundation Repair | Sep 3, 2018 | Foundation Repair
Here are examples of foundation repair jobs.
by Foundation Repair | Sep 3, 2018 | Foundation Repair
The hidden force behind basement and foundation problems in Alameda What is an “Expansive Soil”? Expansive soils contain minerals such as smectite clays that are capable of absorbing water. When they absorb water they increase in volume. The more water...
by Foundation Repair | Sep 3, 2018 | Foundation Repair
Some houses in Alameda have a raised perimeter foundation that supports load-bearing walls and floors. Other houses are built on flat concrete slabs that provide the bottom floor of the house as well as a base for the structure and. Other houses are built on a series...
by Foundation Repair | Sep 3, 2018 | concrete repair, excavation, Foundation Repair
Most houses have a raised perimeter foundation that supports floors and load- bearing walls. Perimeter foundations that are severely cracked , bowed, or tipped require rigorous reinforcement to prevent the situation from degenerating. Sometimes it is possible to...
by Foundation Repair | Sep 3, 2018 | french drain, grading
Drainage Problems Drainage problems can cause a lot of problems to your foundation, and water being where it’s not supposed to be should be corrected without delay. Water can actually wash out the soil your foundation sits on, and undermine the stability of...
