Do concrete slab foundations move? Yes, all foundations will move especially as the sub-grading settles and shifts. However where a little movement is normal and doesn’t pose a major threat to the foundation, in some cases the foundation will move too much. When a foundation moves too much, it will lead to problems and not…
As tempting as it can be to leave your handprint in fresh concrete before it dries, this isn’t something that you want to mess with when it comes to building a home on a new concrete slab. It is critical that the slab has enough time to cure completely or you could run into foundation…
It helps to know a little about Texas soil to effectively safeguard your Texas home from foundation problems. What is known as gumbo mud, or expansive soil is what is found in much of the region’s soil. Expanding during rainy seasons and contracting during dry seasons, the expansive soil acts like a sponge. Putting enormous…
Water and moisture can cause complete havoc on your home’s foundation. When too much moisture or water envelops your foundation, it can lead to cracks, heaving, sinking and settling. Repairing a foundation can become a major and very costly project. It is a project that every homeowner should work very hard to avoid. Today, DuraTech…
Having a damaged foundation is every homeowner’s worst nightmare. It happens all the time though. People who have had their foundations repaired certainly don’t want to have to deal with it again anytime soon. When you have your foundation repaired, you want to make sure you’re doing everything in your power to keep that foundation…
A failing foundation is frequently the cause of concrete spalling. Though foundation problems are the likely culprit, a professional foundation repair specialists needs to inspect the foundation to know for sure. Today, we at DuraTech Texas would like to discuss concrete spalling issues that points towards foundation problems and the steps taken to repair the…
Most homeowners never give their foundation much thought. In fact, most people never consider that a foundation can develop problems or even need to be maintained or repaired. However, like any other part of a home, the foundation needs proper care and attention. To better understand the needs of a foundation, DuraTech Texas would like…
It can be discouraging when you find out that the foundation that is supposed to support your home is damaged due to a void beneath it. These voids can happen for a number of different reasons and can lead to expensive repairs. The solution to the problem is going to depend on the extent of…
Do you suspect your foundation is in trouble? You may never have had to deal with a foundation problem before and are not sure where to start. For many people, it comes as a surprise that a concrete foundation would even need repair. Where concrete foundations are durable and designed to be strong, they can…
If you are getting ready to sell your home, the last thing that you want to find out is that there is foundation trouble with the house. This can leave you in a pickle. Do you fix it before you put the home on the market, or should you sell it “as is”? There is…
