It’s Hot Don’t Stop Watering!

It’s Hot Don’t Stop Watering!

We are still getting requests into the office for foundation inspections due to cracks in the walls, brick, and separations between construction materials. This time of year we are normally starting to get a bit more rain and cooler temperatures.  These conditions are...
Flashing Roof Pipe Penetrations

Flashing Roof Pipe Penetrations

Flashing used to seal penetrations through a roof system are commonly referred to as roof jacks in the Houston area.  On a composition shingle roof, one of the most common roofs in our area, these flashing are often poorly installed by roofing crews creating a greater...
Is Water The Next Oil?

Is Water The Next Oil?

Is water the next oil? Water conservation is a growing concern among engineers working in water supply infrastructure in Texas and other western states.  I attended a National Association of Building Inspection Engineers (NABIE) seminar a couple of years ago and one...

Foundation Watering

Watering your foundation is not the same as watering your yard.  While a yard sprinkler system can be sufficient to maintain the performance of your foundation in some cases, for many home owners, it is not going to be effective in the hottest parts of the summer. ...
Foundation Information

Foundation Information

This section is intended to assist our clients in finding foundation information related to foundation maintenance and care for their foundation.  This section is under construction and is currently being populated for that purpose so watch this space as we activate...