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What Are Sump Pump Systems?

There are several different types of home waterproofing measures available to you. When you’re looking for an interior drainage system, however, that actively works against seepage and other types of water damage, you’ll want to consider what a sump pump system can do for you.  Sump Pumps and Your Home  Sump pumps are devices that […]

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What Can I Do to Protect My Home?

Preventing the formation of issues to begin with is the best possible option for you and your home. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to protect your home from damage as a result of poor foundation drainage.  Perform Yearly/Seasonal Maintenance and Cleaning  One thing that you can do as a homeowner is keep […]

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What are the Solutions for Poor Foundation Drainage?

If you have started to see damage in your home that you feel is connected to foundation drainage issues, you should act quickly. Foundation problems of any kind tend to grow at an exponential rate and will not stabilize or get better without intervention.  Improved Drains and Gutters  Assuming there has been no lasting structural […]

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What are the Signs of Poor Foundation Drainage?

As with so many issues, it is far easier to deal with poor foundation drainage when you catch it early in the process. This is why it is vital that you learn to recognize the signs of poor foundation drainage as a homeowner. The signs of this damage can be broken up into interior and […]

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Can I Address Damaged Concrete Alone?

Pitted, flaked, stained, or cracked concrete can be caused by many different issues, some of which are incredibly severe. If you try to address them alone, you run the risk of making things worse for your property and family in a number of ways.  Misdiagnosis Could Lead to Disaster  When addressing an issue like this, […]

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Should I Worry About Concrete Spalling?

Spalling concrete that has started to peel, flake, or crumble at the surface level is incredibly unattractive. As well as being unsightly, however, it can be a source of issues within your home. As such, you should address it quickly.  Immediate Dangers  Spalling may seem harmless at first, but it can actually result in more […]

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Why Is My Concrete Stained?

If you have bare concrete in your basement or garage, or even outside, and you have started to notice stains appearing from seemingly nowhere, it is normal to be concerned. After all, these stains are unsightly and can be symptoms of unseen damage in your home. Broadly speaking, there are two main causes of concrete […]

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Why is Clay Soil Used if it Has a High Shrinking and Compaction Capacity?

Clay soil is commonly used as both a foundation and a filler soil. It has the highest swell-shrink capacity of any soil, which means settling is to be expected. So why is it still used in construction if it causes settling? Well, just as there are a few downsides to using clay soils, there are […]

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Can I Change the Soil Underneath My Concrete?

Different kinds of soil have different swell-shrink capacities. Any soil that has 10% or more clay content is likely to swell and shrink very easily. This can lead to settling, which is why many site managers don’t like to use it. That said, there are a lot of benefits to using clay soil as a […]

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What is the Difference Between Soil Compaction and Soil Consolidation?

When talking about soil compaction, it is often confused for consolidation. Both involve a very similar action that leads to a similar result, though the contents involved are different. When trying to understand why your concrete would settle, it’s important to know how to differentiate the two.  Concrete settling may not be something homeowners can […]

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