Basement Foundation Waterproofing and Cinder Block Wall Repair Cinder block foundation walls can be particularly troublesome for homeowners (especially in the Milwaukee area). The combination of older homes and wet weather provide less than ideal conditions for dry, healthy foundations. Unfortunately cinder block foundations are generally more delicate than poured concrete foundations, because there are many more points of weakness... Learn More
FOUNDATION CRACKS IN RACINE WI The foundation is the most important structural element of your beautiful home. Unfortunately, it is tucked away from view and its problems might not be noticed in time. According to the Concrete Foundations Association of North America (CFA), foundation cracks form 78% of the problems most homeowners encounter. A Brief on Foundation Problems You do appreciate the... Learn More
Sinking Foundation If you are asked why foundations may sink, you may promptly attribute the reason to the ground. It does not mean you have given a wrong answer. However, in order to ascertain what the actual causes are; i.e. sag, settle or sink, you need to do a deeper root cause analysis. For instance, what lies beneath the ground that can... Learn More
Basement Moisture There are a number of things that can go wrong with a foundation, most of them unnoticeable and for the most part, they have very little bearing on the building structure. There are a number of things that can, however cause damages which will need foundation repair. Damages can be divided into two parts, things that can be avoided... Learn More
Basement Foundation Repair One of the most devastating things that can happen to a basement foundation is a collapse of the wall. This sort of catastrophe doesn’t happen overnight and it doesn’t mean that every crack you see on a basement wall means that collapse is imminent. However, if circumstances line up just right, collapse is a real possibility. It occurs when... Learn More
Foundation problems can cause serious damage to your home if they are not repaired promptly. Water is the leading contributing factor to this damage. Foundation leaking in Waukesha WI should be dealt with immediately. Here are some clear signs that your foundation has a problem. Hot spot – Hot areas on your floor when there is no clear cause for the warmth.... Learn More
When it comes to repairs around the home, many of us would much rather do them ourselves if we can. Who wants to pay a professional to do something that can easily be done with the right tools? With so much information available to us online, it is easy to learn how to do various repairs around the house. However,... Learn More
Walking into a wet basement is one of the worst nightmares of any home owner. Basement moisture problems can result from flooding due to natural disasters, plumbing leaks or even dampness amongst others. Whatever the reason is for your basement moisture problems, one thing is for sure. You need an experienced foundation waterproofing Kenosha WI 53140 contractor to help ensure that... Learn More
