If you have a finished basement in your home, it most likely is a space you use and visit frequently. Perhaps your laundry area is down there, or maybe you have bedrooms, playrooms, theater rooms or other living areas below your home. If your basement is finished and you’re down there a good bit, then…
Did you know that your basement walls can make a statement and tell you a story? If you have certain issues occurring on your basement walls, it’s time to listen to what they’re trying to tell you. If you have walls that bow inward or outward or cracks in your basement walls, listen up! These…
It is relatively common for homes in Georgia to have basements. A basement is a beneficial portion of a home where people can store seasonal items (e.g. a Christmas tree), things they do not use very often, or mementos that they keep for sentimental reasons but do not want cluttering up their living spaces. While…
Leaning or bowing basement walls are a sure sign of foundation failure. This foundation problem generally occurs when the foundation of a home has begun to shift due to excess pressure in the ground. Excess groundwater can put a huge amount of stress on the soil around a home, causing even such a heavy weight…
Georgia summers are known for high temperatures and oppressive humidity. It is common to notice changes in your home during the summer, and it is very important that you pay attention to these changes and notice if any visible damage occurs. Your home’s structural integrity depends on the strength of its foundation. The foundation supports…
There are many times in life when we all want to ignore the obvious. Perhaps issues seem small as when you bump your knee on the corner of a table and your leg is sore for longer than expected. Or, perhaps you have noticed that the gums inside your mouth are more tender than they…
If you have been out house hunting in hopes of purchasing a new home, you may have already gotten used to scrutinizing details, and that is a good thing. Buying a home is most likely going to be the largest purchase you make in your lifetime, so it is important to take your time, learn…
Unstable soil is a home’s worst enemy. Expansive clay and improperly compacted fill can leave foundations unevenly supported, triggering settlement and cracking of the basement. One common problem associated with poor construction or soil pressure for load bearing basement walls is that they will bow inward or outward. Not only can this devalue a home,…
Cracks in exterior walls of a home should never be ignored. Foundation settlement can lead to major structural problems within the home and can be signs that serious damage is about to occur. Older homes are especially more susceptible to foundation repairs due to less knowledge about expansive, compressible, and improperly compacted soils many years…
Many people do not give much thought to the foundation of their homes until cracks show up. A crack in the basement wall is one of the signs that the foundation of a home needs to be repaired. There are other signs that signify a foundation repair including a wall that is bowing, leaning, or…
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