Many homes are built with a crawl space as a foundation instead of slabs or basements. A floor that is sagging over crawlspace is a sign that structural problems may exist. What may be happening underneath a home’s floors? Soil expands and contracts and puts pressure on a foundation. Typically, outer walls, columns, and beams…
As cold weather sets in, it is typical for homeowners to consider ways to winterize their house. It is common to check insulation, windows, and doors. Since the winters in Georgia are mostly mild, Atlanta area residents may not consider the impact of cold weather on their home’s foundation. Surprisingly, foundation issues can develop even…
If your home is on the market and you have a potential buyer, the first thing that any buyer will want is an inspection of your home. Whether you agree to pay for the inspection or the buyers offer to pay, failing an inspection leaves you in a bind. A home inspection is a binding…
Your business is reliant upon its quality and safety to your clients and customers. A commercial building that has faulty foundational issues can mean disaster for your company and your profitability. It is essential that you resolve any type of commercial foundation problems while also considering how the facility downtime will affect your company’s bottom…
Fall is here, and with the way time flies, winter is right around the corner. Experts are predicting a colder than usual winter here in Georgia this year and into 2018, meaning that those with a fireplace are likely to use this special feature of their home frequently. Before lighting your fireplace, it is very…
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…
Throughout Georgia, one constant element poses challenges to homes, lawns, and gardens: good ole Georgia red clay. Georgia’s infamous soil is a specific class of soil called an Ultisol. Ultisols are known for their rich red color, high density, high acidity, and relatively low mineral content. Red clay is heavy, it clumps together, it produces…
In 1930, Olin L. Anglin started a family business known as O. L. Anglin and Sons. This family owned and operated foundation and masonry repair company offered superior masonry services for homes and businesses in Atlanta. His ambition was to offer the highest quality in constructing and repairing masonry footings, foundations, brick, block, stone, concrete,…
Patios and walkways are exterior expanses of your home that are meant to welcome and host family, friends, and guests to your home. These areas are often gathering spaces and entry ways that invite people to enjoy the outdoors. However, if these concrete areas are sinking and unlevel, they can provide an unsafe place for…
All structures need a stable foundation, and whenever foundational failure is present it is always a serious situation. The infamous Georgia red clay found in this state often leaves homes in and around Atlanta very susceptible to problems with settling, sinking, and becoming unlevel. What may start out as a small crack in your basement’s…
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