If you have had foundation problems and have found out that the only way to get rid of those problems is foundation repair, you probably have a lot of questions about what the process is going to look like. Getting your home ready for your foundation repair will ensure the process is as smooth as…
Damage to your home’s foundation can be a nightmare that no homeowner is interested in experiencing. There are several things that can lead to a damaged foundation. One of those problems that many people don’t know about is a drought. When there is a lack of moisture in the soil, it can cause significant problems…
A question often asked of us is do I need to pack up my home during the foundation repairs? Some homeowners will hear of the basic process for foundation repairs and often worry about their household items becoming damaged. To answer this question, DuraTech Texas will break how a foundation is repaired and what to…
If you are like most people, when you’re building a new house, you aren’t thinking about property drainage, but rather, you’re thinking about cabinets, flooring, square footage and more. However, if homeowners only knew how important ample property drainage was to their new home, they would make sure it was done right. If you don’t…
Due to our Texas soil and our erratic climate, a home’s foundation can develop some major problems. When a foundation shifts, sinks, settles or heaves, this can cause major damages to the home. The entire home will be affected when the foundation develops these types of problems. It is important to recognize when the foundation…
Foundation trouble is something that no one wants to be dealing with. It can be expensive if the problem with your foundation is severe. Not only that, but your home isn’t structurally sound when you’re faced with foundation issues. Investing in foundation repair is something that some homeowners try and put off until they are…
It helps to know a little about Texas soil to effectively safeguard your Dallas home from foundation problems. What is known as gumbo mud, or expansive soil is much of the region’s soil. Expanding during rainy seasons and contracting during dry seasons, expansive soil acts like a sponge. Putting enormous stress on your home’s foundation,…
In Texas, block and base foundation systems were among the first systems used. Homes rest upon stacks of blocks built upon stabilized soil instead of a slab. Drought and time can bring problems, just like any Texas foundation though. Fortunately, after a block and base foundation loses its footing to drought-starved ground, an antique home…
There are several things about commercial building’s foundations that are similar to residential buildings. There are many factors that come into play when they are being constructed like the soil and drainage to ensure the foundation is stable and healthy. However, there is a big difference and that is the load bearing capacity. While there…
If you have decided to have your foundation repaired, most often the contractor will walk you through the process. However, they may neglect to share what can occur after the foundation has been repaired. Often foundation problems can leave the home itself in need of some repair. Foundation problems can cause drywall or walls to…
