Your home’s foundation—the concrete walls surrounding a basement or crawl space—supports the entire weight of the house, so it’s natural to be concerned if you discover cracks in the concrete.
You may have heard the expression “If these walls could talk...” While walls may not express themselves in words, the truth is that they can actually send you messages — at least, about your ...
Several homeowners in a Schertz subdivision who have cracks in their foundations and slabs are demanding that a homebuilder do more to fix the problem. Residents of the Fairhaven subdivision, situated ...
Every homeowner faces the reality of foundation settling at some point. Your house naturally shifts and adjusts over time, ...
Experts recommend monitoring cracks and taking preventative steps in the spring and summer to protect home foundations from freeze-thaw cycles. While cracks may be alarming, inspectors say they don’t ...
Water pooling in your yard or around the house after heavy Dallas-Fort Worth rainfall can indicate poor drainage near the foundation. As a homeowner, you might wonder, “Why does poor drainage cause ...
You may not feel the financial tremors, but cracks are forming in the foundation of the world’s economies, which are built on the U.S. dollar — the world’s reserve currency. America’s rapidly growing ...
Signs of Structural Damage in Homes Built Before 1990 and What to Do About ItHave you ever walked through your home and ...