There is a reason mudjacking is not recommended by the experts at Dry Pro Foundation and Crawl Space Specialists. Although mudjacking has been the traditional method to repair broken concrete and even lift concrete, it is neither sustainable nor a long-lasting solution for any concrete woes. What is Mudjacking? Mudjacking is one of the older […]
Strong concrete is less likely to crack than weak concrete. A higher psi as well as proper care can go a long way in making sure your concrete stays smooth and even for years to come. What Works Concrete can be made stronger by adding a rebar. Rebar increases the tensile strength of concrete because […]
Concrete cracks can make some areas of your property look dated and poorly taken care of. To avoid this problem, you’ll need to prevent concrete cracks as much as possible, though there are some things that can’t be prevented. Things That Can’t Be Prevented The slabs that crack due to a poor production process are […]
The kind of repair method you choose for your concrete is just as important as choosing to repair the slab in the first place. Not all contractors are able to offer the best concrete lifting solutions, either due to a lack of machinery, a lack of training, or wanting to stay in their comfort zone […]
Preventing floor and wall gaps is all about preventing foundation failure, which is all about preventing soil erosion. There are a few things that can be done to prevent floor and wall gaps. Foundation Waterproofing The best way to prevent floor and wall gaps is simply to protect your foundation from water exposure. This way, […]
A common solution for failing floor joists is concrete piers, which are used as underpinning. Unfortunately, underpinning with concrete piers is not a practical solution to the problem. They are extremely unreliable and cannot be considered permanent solutions because of it. A support jack like IntelliJack™ can provide better support for a crawl space than […]
Many homeowners know about sistering a floor joist to stabilize it, so it’s the go-to DIY solution when floor joists begin to fail. However, this is less of an actual solution and more of a band-aid. Not only does sistering not help with anything, but also it doesn’t fix the gap between the floor and […]
Cracked bricks are a sign of advanced settling since it indicates that the house can no longer withstand the weight of the uneven home. It causes major trouble for the structural integrity of your house. Why Replacing Isn’t a Viable Solution Replacing your foundation isn’t a helpful solution for a few reasons: it’s extremely expensive, […]
If the brick veneers outside your home have cracks, then you might want to check to see if the cinder blocks in your basement are cracked as well. Besides settling, the bricks could break apart due to a lack of support from the basement walls. Basement wall bowing is caused by hydrostatic pressure, which causes […]
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