If you were recently replacing your home’s flooring, perhaps for the first time you got a good look at the foundation only to discover hairline cracks. If you are concerned about these cracks, your concerns may be valid. Anytime there is a problem with the home’s foundation, you should be concerned. The foundation supports the…
Dealing with foundation trouble is something that no one wants to do. It is expensive and can have lasting effects on your home when your foundation is damaged. This is why it is so important to catch foundation problems early on. When it comes to catching foundation trouble early on, you need to know what…
Pier and beam foundations used to dominate home construction and design during the 1960’s. More modern homes use concrete foundations. However there is still a lot of homes with pier and beam foundations. For those with a pier and beam foundation style home, there are some foundation problems you will want to watch out for.…
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,…
