PolyRenewal™ is a modern method of lifting a concrete slab that streamlines the process in a way that other methods cannot. First, contractors determine where the polyurethane foam needs to be injected. Then, several holes are drilled into the concrete so that the foam can be injected. These holes are small, so even weak concrete […]
Bowing basement walls are the result of an accumulation of groundwater against your basement wall. To stop the bowing, a great pressure needs to be applied to the inside of the basement so it can push back against the hydrostatic pressure. There are three different solutions we offer at Foundation Recovery Systems for bowing walls. […]
Helical piers and push piers are support systems that stabilize settling foundations. They both have the same goal (to stabilize a foundation), but their installation process and functionality differ slightly. Helical piers are solid, steel rods that have been coated in zinc to fight off corrosion. This is incredibly important because the soil in Springfield, […]
Standing water in your basement isn’t the only thing you should worry about as a homeowner. Humid air promotes mold growth and wood rot, so a damp basement can still cause structural damage even when it’s safe from flooding. To truly have a healthy basement, you need to make sure that water vapor has no […]
The stack effect is a term used to describe the way air flows into your home. If your crawl space or basement is unventilated and has many openings in which air from the outside gets in, the temperature in your home will get affected. The stack effect can affect homes during the summer and the […]
PolyRenewal™ is one of the most innovative concrete lifting solutions on the market. If you are interested in PolyRenewal™ for the concrete slabs on your property, you can call Foundation Recovery Systems so that our local contractors can lift your concrete. PolyRenewal™ is not available commercially, so you won’t be able to find it elsewhere. […]
Concrete slabs settle because of soil erosion, so the best way to prevent settling is to limit the soil’s exposure to water. This is easier said than done, however, and there’s no way to completely stop soil erosion. However, it is still possible to minimize the damage and prolong the soil erosion process for as […]
A sagging floor is one of the many signs of foundation problems. There are multiple foundation issues that cause sagging floors, so carefully inspect your foundation to clear any doubts and start planning for repairs. The first problem could be wood rot on the floor joists. When a foundation is wet, the humidity opens the […]
Getting rid of the groundwater around your foundation is impossible without waterproofing solutions. After all, you aren’t able to see what’s going on below your yard. There are two things that Foundation Recovery Systems recommends for homeowners that wish to drain groundwater from their foundation. One is a sump pump and the other is a […]
The freeze-thaw effect refers to the cycle that liquid goes through when it freezes and then thaws. The reason you should worry about the freeze-thaw effect as a homeowner is because of what it can do to your crawl space, basement, and concrete slabs. When liquid freezes into ice, it expands by about 9%. It […]
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