Why Gutters Gutters are installed to collect and control water run off from a roofing system and to control the water until it can be carried far enough away from a building that it does not create a potential for water entry at the roof, walls, or foundation and so...
These 95 deg. plus days in the Houston area are hard on foundations. When the temperature goes up and the rainfall amounts go down the soil drys quickly, especially around our large trees common a the front of every home. We often find evidences of differential...
Its Almost Winter It’s fall and winter is fast approaching. As a building consultant there are a few things I do around my own house that are commonly needed as winter approaches. While I am sure that I could come up with a much longer list and then my wife...
Watering your foundation during the hot summer months can reduce the potential your building will experience differential settlement for buildings resting on expansive soils. For the best results it is recommended that you install a dedicated foundation watering...
When consulting on foundation maintenance and repair on expansive clay soil we often recommend the use of root barriers and a watering system where trees are nearby. Root barriers or root walls are amazingly effective when trees are determined to be using moisture...
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