One of the best options for homeowners to tackle the problem of a wet basement and water damage is by using a sump pump. A heavy duty sump pump in a sealed sump pit positioned in a home’s basement will sends water out to a more acceptable location, like a sloped lawn or a municipal storm … [Read more...] about Sump Pump Basics
Common Ways to Get Ripped Off in Foundation Repair
The following excerpt is taken directly from one of my personal friends and respected engineers - George Runkle. He owns Runkle Consulting and specializes in Foundation Repair Investigations. Having been in this business for a number of years now, I’ve seen a lot of shady operators in the … [Read more...] about Common Ways to Get Ripped Off in Foundation Repair
Bowing Block Basement Wall Repair
Below is a summary of how Stronghold carbon fiber repair can be used to repair a bowing basement block wall. Repair and Retrofit of Bowing Walls using StrongHold Carbon Systems Abstract Unknown to many homeowners, there is an enormous amount of force being supported by a typical … [Read more...] about Bowing Block Basement Wall Repair