For anyone who has lived in the Pittsburgh region for any period of time, you know the types of issues winter can bring and the havoc it can wreak on the area. Freeze-thaw cycles and road salt combine to create potholes – and we all love potholes. Freezing rain or sleet can make sidewalks and […]
Read moreWe’re Here To Help You Western Pennsylvania! Whether you have visible water in your basement, damp walls, mold or just an odor – we’re here to help. Many of the most common basement leaks and foundation problems aren’t visible to the untrained eye, and they can intensify more rapidly than you might imagine. Professional inspectors […]
Read moreWhat You Need to Know about Foundation Repair with Plate Anchors Allegheny County, PA Foundations are constantly under pressure. However, when the pressure of swelling soils and rising water tables becomes too much for the foundation, the foundation walls may begin rotating inward. Foundation repair in such cases would involve stabilization of the walls. There […]
Read moreSteel I-beams were once the most popular way to brace foundation walls against external pressure. Now they are reserved only for extreme cases. More homeowners are using carbon fiber straps to brace their walls. Carbon fiber is a revolutionary product that has completely changed the approach taken in the repair of foundation walls. It is […]
Read moreWinter is the time when your foundation is most tested. If you have a crawl space, you’ll have to take steps to ensure that the ducts, pipes, and appliances housed in the crawl space do not freeze over. Winterizing your pipes is especially essential to prevent bursting. Keeping the cold air out during winter is […]
Read moreFoundation Repair – The Different Types You Will Find Bethel Park, PA The foundation is the most important part of your home. It is what keeps your home stable. That is why when you have a problem with your home’s foundation, you need to have a professional foundation repair as soon as possible. If you […]
Read moreWet basements often occur as a result of water seeping into the basement through cracks as well as crevices in the walls. It can, therefore, seem counterproductive to drill holes in walls. However, these holes (also known as weep holes) are an effective way to protect your basement from flooding. What Are Weep Holes? Concrete […]
Read moreFoundation cracks are enough to send a homeowner into a panic, but there are times when they are not as bad as you might imagine. Some cracks are aesthetically unpleasant but don’t really present too much of a problem. There are many cases where horizontal cracks are far less serious than other types. However, just […]
Read moreThere are some facts about your crawlspace that you may not want to know. However, it is important that you understand some things about that area so that you can protect your health and your home. Don’t worry; what you are about to learn is easily remedied by crawlspace waterproofing. Best of all, it’s not […]
Read moreThere is nothing good about wet basements. You have to spend thousands of dollars on repair and waterproofing. A damp basement may also mean damage to property stored in the basement as well as health risks to your household. If you have a wet basement, here are facts about wet basements that you should know […]
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