Structural Problems and Basement Moisture
Wet Moist Basements can Cause Structural Problems..
Moisture in your Basement
Basement moisture can be caused by a number of structural problems, such as inadequate grading, missing or defective down spouts or gutters and structural cracks. Foundation Repair Winston-Salem can help!
Signs of Basement Moisture
Foundation Repair Winston-Salem can help you identify the signs and causes of basement moisture. These signs can include damp spots on the floors or walls, peeling paint, mildew or mold, musty odors, and warped paneling. If not fixed, these problems can become structural problems as well as health hazards and can also lower the value of the home.
Basement Sumps
Basement Sump Pumps..What You Need to Know
Basement Sump pumps are installed particularly where flooding is seen as a problem, but are also used to remove dampness by lowering the water table under the foundation. Basement sump pumps pipe water away from the house to any place where it no longer presents a hazard, such as a municipal storm drain, dry well or drainage swale, never into you septic system!
Foundation Wall Crack Repairs
Correcting Foundation Wall Cracks.
To correct foundation wall cracks, professionals ought to be analyzing the whole property prior to jumping onto any kind of conclusion. Correct analysis regarding just how much damage there’s in which the wall cracks have occurred, and what ought to be the remedy of those wall cracks ought to be a high priority for that property owner to keep the structural integrity of the house.
Concrete cracks is only going to worsen with time, plus they stick out like a sign of neglect when not addressed. Structural cracks in concrete are usually brought on by movement within the foundation, thus leading to long-term creeping and fatiguing of concrete.
Slabjacking-Mudjacking for Concrete Leveling
Concrete Leveling Methods Using Slab jacking or
Mud Jacking
Slabjacking / mudjacking and concrete leveling is often the most commonly used method of correcting smaller slabs of sunken concrete, such as residential slabs by pumping a cement grout through small, strategically-located holes.
Concrete Stabilization using SlabJacking
Concrete stabilization could become a major structural issue and often alignment of the concrete or leveling can become difficult. Concrete stabilization using Slabjacking or mudjacking can be a very simple, fast and cost savvy process as compared to installation of a new concrete section. It is a dependable and good investment, saving you money and provides more reliable results. Most effective and efficient ways preferred for concrete stabilization and leveling is Mud jacking /Slabjacking
Foundation Helical Piles
Repairing Bowed Foundations Using Helical
Piles
Helical piers are used for foundation repair projects as well as new construction projects in poor soils. Helical piles are screwed through many different layers of earth until it hits the bedrock. Think of these piles like large earth screws. They are made of steel and will be screwed, using either truck mounted or excavator with special rotary head, into the ground until they become stable.
Yard Drainage Systems
Controlling Water through Yard Drainage Systems
There are different yard drainage systems through which basement leakage can be prevented. The french drain is a process where a passage is cut with a trencher and rigid fabricated drain tiles are placed in the passage to direct away the water to a more desirable place.
A basic understanding of soil and groundwater behavior is important. Knowing and applying a few installation guidelines as presented here can make the difference between success and failure
Crawl Space Encapsulation
Encapsulating your Concrete Crawl Space
Crawl space encapsulation is really a relatively new technology which is used to handle damaging problems that occur in the actual crawl space of your home. Crawl space encapsulating with a water vapor barrier is a great method to separate the ground along with outdoor elements from the crawl space– and the remainder of your property . Furthermore, you can even have a moisture lowering system installed, that may include a sump pump along with a dehumidifier. Moisture is the primary factor that causes physical damage. As time passes, structural destruction from your wet crawl space damages wood framing and also steel structural frames. Sealing the vents is essential. Ventilation uncontrolled brings about the heat and humidity externally the property which creates a wet, humid environment inside the crawl space region, The encapsulation system generates an air and also moisture vapor boundary on the ground and wall surfaces closing off that space of your property,
Your Questions About Concrete Crack Repair Contractors
Sandy asks…
Is a contractor responsible for concrete work ?
New patio was put in 6 Months ago(June 08) it cracked this winter 1/20/09 is he liable for repair
Admin answers:
It depends upon the contract wording. Nearly every concrete slab will crack at some point and there is a big difference between a hairline crack, (enevitable), and a slab that is opening up due to faulty ground preparation. If it is a hairline crack, 99.9% of contractors are simply going to say that it’s the nature of the product and they are totally correct. Look at a lot of concrete slabs and you’ll see what I mean.
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thanks
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Sharon asks…
What did you think of Vanderbilt beating Florida today?
Do you think Florida will choke in the tourney? Also, feel free to post your final four predictions.
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Daniel asks…
With a federal judge in Florida today kicking ObamaCare to the curb, are the adults now firmly in charge?
I wonder if the people who told O and his buddies that jamming the unconstitutional bill down the throats of an unwilling public would be good politics are still cashing paychecks today.
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Sharon asks…
House Training a Jack Russel?
My husband and I got a new 8 week old jack russel puppy in april. We have been trying out best to house train him since we got him, we keep him in a kennel at night, we have a doggy door he knows how to use, and when we are out we keep him in the mud room with a puppy pee pad. It is evident that he knows what to do because he will go days not using the bathroom at night, he goes outside, and used the puppy pad. However he just does it when he wants to, other time he pees on the floor, and furniture, and even on me! We don’t know what to do, we have tried discipline and and correction, rewarding and EVERYTHING and he just doesn’t care. We are at the point of getting rid of him unless someone knows how to help, nothing seems to break this dong. PLEASE HELP!
ok cant ditch the pee pads because we have jobs and he will just pee on the floor more than he does
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Donna asks…
How to keep makeup from sinking into lines?
I have a couple lines under my eyes and every time I use foundation, it makes them more noticable. What can I do to keep this from happening?
Admin answers:
Are you using a primer?
Try smashbox dermaphyl primer it’ll fill up those lines and make your make up last all day.
Sandy asks…
What to do with a sagging (sinking) wood deck?
It is 20 yrs old cedar deck (33 ft x15 ft). The deck sags or tilts down for a few inches towards the back wall of my house.
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Thomas asks…
Why does my sump pump pit smell?
I have a sump pump pit in my basement. There is a large inlet into the pit that seems to be coming from the outside area, probably drain tile? Someone installed a car port and new concrete in back of the house and put in 2 drains that run into the pump. The pump pumps into a pipe upward that goes directly into the main drain sewer pipe. There is a trap in this pipe. There is allways a stinky smell coming from the pit. It appears the smell comes from the big inlet from the outside. When the pump evacuates the pit, the inlet whole is exposed above the water level. Is this a problem? Should that water be over the inlet hole? Any help please.
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Nancy asks…
basement walls?
Hi there, I’m going to insulate my basement walls, is it ok to put up rigid foam (1/2 ” ) against block wall to control moisture, then 2×4 framing, then firberglass between framing. Or is this over kill. Thanks for input.
I asked this other question before about a steel beam, If I welded two steel 1/4″ plates on the sides of 6″ H beam would it increase the strength of it. I want to take down a supporting wall in my basement. There is only one floor above it and the span is 17′. I was told I should use an 8″ beam, but I would like more head room. And yes 2″s would make a huge dfference. What’s your thoughts. I’m willing to take a chance. Thanks.
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David asks…
French drain put in backwards, now basement floods, help?
I moved in a new house and the previous owner said the french drain was put in backwards so thats why the basement floods when it rains, I don’t know anything at all bout this type of thing, please give some ideas, thank ya