Often it’s not the wind from a hurricane that does the most damage, it’s the water ... foundation damage is common in areas where the soil is mostly clay and where most homes are built on ...

The report said pyrrhotite causes concrete to deteriorate when exposed to oxygen and water, leading to irreversible foundation damage. This damage can take over a decade to 30 years to appear and ...

Landscaping services may also be necessary to alter water flow away from the house. Cracks in the mortar between several concrete ... or foundation specialist to assess the damage and recommend ...

Having too much water around your house can cause problems and leave you with expensive repairs. We spoked Jess Smouse with Smouse Bros who gave us this helpful tip to protect your home by keeping ...

Homes built on concrete slabs must also ... Houses built without the addition of a foundation drainage system run the risk of experiencing damage caused by water allowed to pool or soak into ...

We can all appreciate that April showers bring May flowers; but when those showers also bring dampness to your basement and water damage to your foundation, that appreciation wears thin.

Nearly a decade after NBC Connecticut broke the story of crumbling concrete ... to air or water. Loglisci is one of the founders of Massachusetts Residents Against Crumbling Foundations, an ...

There are good reasons for building or buying a house on a slab, such as cost savings and less risk of damage ... water table. The concrete is poured onto the ground all at one time. Some ...

There was no structural damage, and — mold aside — our foundation ... As Eames explains, “Water can intrude through cracks, but often intrudes through the concrete walls and floor itself ...

A property’s foundation supports its structure and provides a defensive barrier. Many contractors choose concrete foundations, because they offer a variety of functional benefits to the ...