As a homeowner, there are several home maintenance things that you are constantly taking care of. One thing that many homeowners don’t think of very often is their foundation. The foundation that your home is built on is an important part of the safety of your home. There are several signs that can be present…
Do you notice the floors in your home bows or doesn’t feel flat? This is a common sign that your foundation is having a problem. A foundation can become unleveled, which puts stress on the entire home’s structure. When the foundation is no longer level it will need to be corrected. This will involve identifying…
Slab foundations are one of the most popular types of foundation in many parts of Texas. Since we see hot summers and pretty mild winters, slab foundations are able to adapt quite easily to the change in temperature. However, just because we see that mild weather here in Texas, it doesn’t mean that you are…
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…
