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During 2013, Atlanta received over 66 inches of rain. The 30 year average is less than 50 inches of rain. This can make for significant water issues for basements. One of the biggest problems in a basement is water seeping or leaking through a crack in the poured basement wall. This looks much like the […]
The top 5 foundation repair issues in the Atlanta area are: Bowing or Leaning Basement Walls Center Garage Column Settlement Leaning Chimneys Front Porches or Front Stoop Settlement Rear Corner of House Settlement The top 5 may change by city due to soil conditions and weather conditions. For instance – we do not have expansive […]
If you live in Atlanta or Georgia and you have a basement, there’s a good chance you will need to research basement wall repair. While there are common failures we see, some of those depend on the type of basement wall you have. Here are some of the most common issues by basement wall type: […]
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 […]
Garage Column settlement is a common problem, especially in the Greater Atlanta Metro area. Of all foundation repair problems, this one ranks in the top 3 yearly. The problem stems from the concentrated load on the column between two garage doors. Often this column is carrying so much load that it pushes the slab down […]
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 foundation repair business. I hope this post […]
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 basement wall. For a sandy, water soaked […]
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