PolyRenewal™ is a repair method that is used to lift settling concrete. The concrete in question settled because the soil underneath it eroded and shifted, causing the concrete structure to become uneven. So, PolyRenewal™ looks to fix that problem by injecting polyurethane foam underneath the slab. The foam expands and fills the gaps left behind […]
Concrete slab settling cannot be completely avoided in the same way you avoid breaking other things in your home. No matter how much you take care of your slab, there will always be some sort of settling going on. This is because soil will always get displaced in one way or another, whether we want […]
Interior perimeter drainage is one of the most important parts of a waterproof foundation. Many homeowners focus on just getting rid of standing water in their basement, but a lot more than that is needed to keep a foundation healthy. An excess amount of groundwater surrounding your foundation can lead to hydrostatic pressure, foundation settling, […]
Wood rot in a crawl space is a result of moisture and humidity problems. The best way to spot early problem signs is to head down into your crawl space and look for visual cues, if you are comfortable. Take a look at the floor joist and see if you spot any discoloration on the […]
Have you ever looked at mold and wonder why it gives you such an icky feeling? It’s probably because our body knows that it’s harmful. You may not know this, but mold poses a serious threat to our health. Short-term exposure to mold causes irritation in the eyes, skin, throat, and nose. These symptoms can […]
Concrete settling occurs when the soil underneath the concrete can no longer hold up the structure. In Kansas City, this happens due to shrinking and swelling. The Marshall soil of the region contains clay, causing the soil to expand when exposed to water. When that moisture dries up, the soil shrinks and compacts together. However, […]
Besides a sump pump, there are many other waterproofing solutions you need to keep your foundation healthy. After getting a good sump pump, every foundation in Kansas City needs a proper drainage system like BasementGutter™, a perimeter drain that collects the groundwater from the surrounding foundation. The soil in Kansas City, MO contains a healthy […]
Crawl spaces aren’t given much thought, since they are too small for many to enter and you can’t finish them and turn them into an extra room like you would a basement. Still, this doesn’t mean that crawl spaces aren’t an important part of your home. After all, if the crawl space deteriorates, the whole […]
Concrete pitting and flaking refer to surface damage that appears on concrete. To the untrained eye, concrete pitting and flaking are very similar, but the way the concrete is affected and the reason for the deterioration varies. Concrete pitting shows up on the surface of a concrete structure looking like craters. The craters are jagged […]
Winters in Kansas City, MO can be unforgiving on both the homeowners and the foundations of their homes. Part of the reason it’s so important to waterproof your foundation is so that it doesn’t get affected by frost heave, which will be more severe the more groundwater there is around a foundation when winter comes. […]
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