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What are the Problem Signs of Floor Damage?

If you want to take care of your home and make sure that no issues get out of hand, it is important that you learn to recognize these signs of damage and consider how they might impact your concrete floor repairs. Problem signs can be classed as indirect (non-structural signs of damage) and direct (signs […]

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Why Is My Floor Sinking?

If you have noticed damage to your flooring, there are a few issues that could be at work. The potential causes for the damage will depend on the positioning of (and materials that make up) the floor in question. Understanding what can cause cracks and damage in concrete surfaces and floors in your home can […]

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Can I Lift my Concrete Steps Without Help?

No. Concrete lifting is a specialist task that requires the use of professional-grade tools and products to ensure a safe and effective repair process.  Misdiagnosis is Common  In order to safely and efficiently address the damage to your concrete steps, you must first diagnose the actual cause of the damage. This will be all-important in […]

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Who is Most at Risk from Uneven Steps?

Uneven, sunken, and crumbling steps are dangerous to anyone who may enter or exit your property, but there are a few people who are more vulnerable than others.  People with Mobility Issues or Disabilities  Stairs often cause difficulties for people who have issues with mobility or disabilities. When those stairs are dangerous or unstable, though, […]

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Why Is PolyRenewal™ Better Than Mudjacking?

Mudjacking and PolyRenewal™ are both concrete lifting solutions that are meant to lift a settled slab back into place. Mudjacking is the older method of the two, and also a lot more well known. However, just because something is well known doesn’t mean that it’s good. Mudjacking has been around for a very long time, […]

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Are Helical Piers or Push Piers Better?

Helical piers and push piers are two different types of support systems meant to stabilize settling foundations. There are some very slight differences in the way that they are installed and their functionality depends on a few different factors. There is no such thing as “better” or “worse” when it comes to helical and push […]

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How Do Foundations Settle?

When a home is being built, contractors will compact the soil that the foundation will be made upon. This is done to make sure that the soil is as dense as it can be and capable of supporting the weight of an entire house. While the soil is capable of doing just that the first […]

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Is Efflorescence Dangerous?

Efflorescence is a white stain that shows up on concrete surfaces. It looks almost as if the concrete was spray-painted with white paint. Efflorescence shows up on concrete when the moisture in the structure solutes the salts in the concrete. As the water rises to the surface of the soil, it brings along the displaced […]

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Why Are Interior Perimeter Drains Better Than Exterior Perimeter Drains?

One of the key aspects of foundation waterproofing is a proper drainage system. The ideal drainage system would be able to take care of water in the foundation as well as outside of it. While sump pumps are capable of collecting and draining groundwater, they can only do so in the area where its drain […]

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Why Do I Need Two Sump Pumps?

If you live in St. Louis, MO, it is highly advised that you have two sump pumps. This is because of the severe storms that develop in the area on a yearly basis. Sump pumps have a tendency to malfunction after severe flooding or after a storm. If a sump pump has to pump out […]

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