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…
When your foundation is sinking, cracked or uneven, and needing major repairs, you may wonder what is involved. Most people wonder how we repair a home’s foundation and restore it to the proper position. It does seem like a puzzling task. Often the homeowner wonders if they need to leave the home, how long it…
The last thing any homeowner wants to have happen to their home is to have the foundation start to show signs of sinking. As the earth starts to move, it can cause the foundation start to move and sometimes sink. There are many different reasons you may have a sinking foundation. DuraTech Texas, LLC is…
When damage occurs to your home’s foundation, you will want to get foundation repairs completed as soon as possible. There are a number of foundation repair methods that can recover an entire home. It can be a major surprise to discover your foundation needs repairs. However, there are a number of element that poses a…
When it comes to your property, you want to know that it is maintaining its value, if not, increasing in value all the time. Whether you are wanting to put your home on the market or are just interested in building property value, your foundation can have a big impact on that. No one wants…
A number of older homes and even some modern homes in Texas were built using a block and base foundation method. A block and base foundation is much different from the concrete slab foundation we see in most modern homes today. Instead of a concrete slab that is laid on a soil pad, a block…
Extremely commonly found in homes here in Texas are concrete slab foundations. There is a network of reinforcing rebar or post tension cable, plumbing components, and the concrete itself, while beginning with a vapor barrier. Slab foundations are extremely durable and dependable, when they are properly constructed. Unfortunately, there are problems that will sometimes develop…
When it comes to your home’s foundation, you want to know that you have the best. If you are in the process of building a home, you may be choosing the type of foundation you want your home constructed on. In our area, slab foundations are often chosen for several reasons. It is important that…
Depending heavily upon the type of foundation your home has dictates the foundation repair techniques and costs. Slabs, pier, and beams are the most common types of foundations. Today, we at DuraTech Texas LLC would like to discuss the basics of pier and beam foundations and repair. Is a Pier & Beam Foundation Good? Workers…
The quality and longevity of a home is determined by the foundation. A good foundation will ensure a strong and long lasting home. Most people assume the home’s foundation is indestructible. However, that is far from the truth. The foundation is strong as long as the soil pad that the foundation is laid on is…
