Over time, virtually all homes will develop cracks that are cosmetic in nature and do not necessarily mean there’s a larger problem occurring. It’s pretty common for houses to settle over time, and when that happens you will find small cracks. But some cracks, especially those wider than 1/8-inch, may signal structural issues. For cracks […]
Top 7 Foundation Maintenance Tips The foundation of your home is the most important part of your dwelling. It’s the load-bearing portion of the entire structure. Sadly, many homeowners completely ignore their foundations – “out of sight and out of mind.” This is a huge mistake. Repairing a damaged foundation can be somewhat expensive and […]
A foundation is a critical component to any home since it provides support for the entire structure, and as such makes inspection of the foundation an important step of a home inspection. When your new home is also a new build, it’s a perfect time to handle a foundation inspection during a phase inspection when […]
Foundation cracks are one of the issues in a house that should not be ignored. Can watering your foundation help? How do you know when a foundation crack may be cause for alarm? One easy way is to walk around the foundation with a pencil, and if you see a crack that is wider than […]
Below is a link written by several engineers in Texas so homewoners, home inspectors, and others can learn about: DISTRESS PHENOMENA Often mistakenly attributed to foundation movement http://www.foundationperformance.org/projects/FPA-SC-03-1.pdf