Posts Tagged ‘foundation repair’
Is There a Wrong Time of Year to Waterproof the Basement?
Homeowners are often advised to hold off on certain repairs until a certain time of year. For instance, many are told that you cannot or should not do any sort of basement waterproofing during the winter months. Why? Usually, it has to do with the way that the ground will freeze (in many areas) during…
Read More3 Reasons to Install Window Wells
Walking down a city street, you might notice that a lot of the buildings feature windows right at the sidewalk level. They often have a space around them with the appearance of an oversized flower pot or bucket sliced in half. These are known as window wells, and they are important in almost any sort…
Read MoreIs Foundation Damage Possible in the Winter?
We live in an area of deep winter freezing, and the potential for frost heaves is very possible. It is interesting to note that not everyone understands just what a frost heave might be and how this phenomenon can harm a foundation. So, the frost heave is simply when freezing temperatures have penetrated deep into…
Read More6 Signs You Need to Contact an Ottawa Foundation Repair Expert
The foundation of your home is incredibly important – it supports the entire structure. Without a stable, strong foundation, your home could begin to decay and degrade. In fact, foundation problems may make your home virtually worthless on the real estate market. Sadly, too many homeowners don’t know the signs to watch for that might…
Read More5 Major Signs You Need Ottawa Foundation Repair
We hear the word foundation and we think of other words like “solid”, “trustworthy”, and even “unshakeable”. However, it is not at all uncommon for property owners to find themselves in need of foundation repair in Ottawa. For many, the need for Ottawa foundation repair comes out of the blue and can be a real…
Read MoreHow to Maintain and Even Improve the Structural Integrity of Your Home
We often use the word “foundation” lightly to describe the base of something. For instance, we say that the “foundation” of a group is its shared interest or the foundation of a good cake is proper ingredients, and so on. Yet, the foundation of any home or structure cannot be taken lightly, It is the…
Read More3 Things You Might Need to Do After Foundation Repair
The foundation of your home does more than just hold up the house. The structure of your foundation is what supports all the other parts of your home, from the windows and doors to the decorative details. When your foundation is cracked or damaged, one of the first signs that homeowners notice is other parts…
Read MoreHow to Spot Foundation Problems This Spring
Whether you own a home or a business structure, you probably know that the foundation of the building is one of the most crucial components. That is why it is a very wise idea for any owners to know how to spot foundation problems as early as possible. After all, foundation problems don’t typically act…
Read More5 Big Warning Signs of Foundation Issues
As the leading experts in foundation repair ottawa, restoration, and replacement in the Ottawa region for decades, we’ve seen our fair share of foundation issues. One thing that all these projects had in common was that the foundation started showing signs of needing repair long before we were called. Unfortunately, many homeowners and building owners…
Read More4 Excellent Reasons to Waterproof Your Foundation
When you think about home improvements you want to make, what do you picture? If you are like many homeowners, your list includes things like fencing for the yard, updating the bathroom, or giving your kitchen a facelift. But there are many home improvements that can vastly improve your home’s safety and longevity, that you…
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