About 90% of the new homes built in Texas utilize a concrete slab foundation. There are many reasons why concrete slabs are used when building a home. Even though concrete slab foundations are considered the best choice, they can still become damaged over time and need repair. For the homeowner in Texas, Duratech Texas, LLC…
Foundation problems are one of those things that doesn’t happen overnight. It takes months and even years before you may be able to notice that there are problems with your foundation. It is important that homeowners know what they are looking for so that foundation problems can be dealt with as soon as possible. DuraTech…
Most homes that were built before 1960 were built with a pier and beam foundation. They are made up of three major components that include: concrete pads, concrete blocks and a concrete foundation beam. This type of foundation was excellent at supporting the heavier brick and stone that many houses were made of. However, you…
There are many ways to repair a foundation. Often steel or concrete piering is used. Both concrete pier and steel pier work great and one is not better than the other. Instead, a certain piering system is used depending on the foundation’s repair needs and the condition of the soil. Some people would rather have…
Is there a time of the year that works better to have foundation problems? Certainly not. No one wants to hear that the foundation of their home is in trouble. Unfortunately, it happens all the time. Soil shifts, moisture causes settling and heaving happens. Foundation repair is sometimes necessary to make sure your home has…
As strong as foundations may seem, they are still prone to damages and issues. Some of the common foundation problems can be cracking, sinking, shifting, and becoming severely un-leveled. Most foundation damages or problems occur when the under soil, or also known as the grade, becomes disturbed by high levels of moisture or water. To…
Most of the time, if you are struggling with foundation issues, it stems from water. If there is too much water or even too little water around the foundation of your home, it can cause pressure or settling that will be problematic. If you are experiencing foundation issues, there are going to be several signs…
Whenever you have a problem with most of your belongings, the longer you wait to get them fixed, the worse the problem is going to be. It is no different when you are talking about the foundation of your home. When you are faced with foundation trouble, the longer you wait to fix it, the…
When your foundation is sinking, is cracked or uneven, and needing major repairs, you may wonder what is involved. Most people wonder how we repair a home’s foundation and restored it to the proper position. It does seem like a puzzling task. Often the homeowner wonders if they need to leave the home, they ask…
The thought of something going wrong with the foundation of your home, is more than most homeowners want to think about. It can be an expensive problem to fix. When you see that there are cracks in your foundation, it can send you into a frenzy. However, before you panic, it’s important that you know…
