Watering Your Foundation – Foundation Watering Systems

Watering Your Foundation – Foundation Watering Systems

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...
Post Repair Foundation Elevations

Post Repair Foundation Elevations

When a client calls about foundation performance issues and the office asks if they have any historical elevation data the first question we typically get is, “What are elevations?”  The term “elevations” is used to describe a series of measurements made at the...
Voids At Your Foundation?

Voids At Your Foundation?

If your foundation has been repaired and you have voids like the one shown in the picture along the edge of the foundation you need to regrade soil as soon as possible.  These voids can occur within 1 to 2 years after a foundation has been repaired as a result of...
Exposed Tendon Anchors and Why It’s Important

Exposed Tendon Anchors and Why It’s Important

Exposed Tendons You are having your home inspected and your inspector points out that the cable ends are exposed at your foundation, and you wonder exactly what this means and, “What is a Tendon Anyway?”  In short it means that the cable ends of the...
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...