Daily Archives: June 29, 2009
Mortar Repair – 4 Common Crack Problems on Your Home
It’s a sunny morning and you’re up early. You decide to grab your coffee and take a quick stroll around your homes’ exterior to look for signs of wear. You find nothing and are pleased until you turn the last corner of your home and stop abruptly in disbelief!
Finding Structural Problems During Escrow: Not a Deal Killer
When buying and selling homes, the property purchase is often subject to a satisfactory home inspection being done. Now and then, a home inspection uncovers severe structural problems. Here’s an example of a situation in an upscale neighborhood.
Repairing Cracked Concrete Driveways and Walkways
Repairing one’s exterior walkways and driveway must be left to a professional. Inspecting the damaged area and smoothing with a towel are two of the beginning steps to the home improvement project. Gaps or missing spots should be filled in as well.
Concrete Slab Cracks – Don’t Go Crackers
People believe that cracks in concrete slabs such as basement floors and driveways are construction defects. Most cracks in residential concrete slabs are cosmetic and are best left alone. This article tells you why cracks happen and how to determine if a crack needs attention.
Concrete Crack Repair – Epoxy Injection
Concrete foundations can develop cracks over time. These cracks can then let in water and damage the interior contents of the basement. In severe cases, cracks in a concrete basement wall can signify that there is a structural defect with the wall. Whether it is to stop water or to structurally reinforce the concrete crack, epoxies can be injected into it.