Crawl Space Leaking? Get It Encapsulated
In this week’s video blog, Bart talks about how you can keep your crawl space dry (and your foundation strong) by encapsulating your crawl space. The post Crawl Space Leaking? Get It Encapsulated...
View ArticleHow Can I Tell If My Basement Walls Are Bowing?
In this week’s video, Senior Project Manager, Rob Myers, explains the causes of bowing basement walls and how USS can help repair this danger to your home. The post How Can I Tell If My Basement...
View ArticleHow to Check Your Home for Foundation Problems
Have you noticed cracks in your foundation? JJ Ebarb talks about why this happens and where else you might find these type of structural or foundation problems with this week’s video blog. The post How...
View ArticleWhat Should I Look For In a Foundation Contractor?
How do you know if a foundation contractor is right for you? Ask the right questions! Chris explains what these...Read more The post What Should I Look For In a Foundation Contractor? appeared first on...
View ArticleWhat Are The Types of Foundation Cracks?
Is the crack in your foundation cause for concern? Learn which types of cracks need to be watched and which require immediate attention. Project manager, Bart Schneider, tells you what you should look...
View ArticleWhat Are Some Foundation Repair Misconceptions?
If you’re researching foundation repair, you’ve probably read a lot of conflicting information about what to expect from a foundation repair contractor. We realize that can be overwhelming, so Robert...
View ArticleWhat Is Proper Soil Drainage?
Improper drains and soil drainage can cause pooling along your foundation wall, incurring you with unnecessary costs and potential damage to your home. Senior Project Manager, Rob Myers, talks about...
View ArticleHow Do You Fix Sagging Floors?
Sagging or sloping floors are found in a situation where the joists have been over spanned from the outer foundation walls to the main support beams in the middle in the home. The method used to fix...
View ArticleWhat Is Foundation Stabilization?
Every home and vertical settlement circumstance is different, which is why USS uses a variety of systems for foundation stabilization and repair. Join Senior Project Manager Rob Myers as he discusses...
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Is My Foundation Falling If I See Drywall Cracks?
Drywall cracks are one of the most common foundation problem symptoms. Check for cracks around door frames, in the ceiling, in corners and along the wall. Cracked drywall, doors that won’t close...
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Is Your Concrete Settling or Slab Sinking ?
Concrete can sink because soil can have voids in it. And over time, structures and slabs can push the air and water out from the soil beneath it. Is your concrete settling? Sidewalks tilting? Porch...
View ArticleStop Moist Air from Entering the Crawlspace Access Door
Does hot, humid air infiltrate your crawlspace in the summer? Does cold air get in the winter and make your floors cold? When improving your home and crawlspace, the first place you want to start is at...
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Trees, Roots Can Affect Home Foundation
Did you know that trees and their root systems can affect a homes foundation and stability? Trees consume a lot of water, and can pull water from the soil surrounding it. This causes the soil around...
View Article5 Tips to Prepare Your Home For Fall Weather
With Fall fast approaching, homeowners should prepare for the dropping temperatures and cooler weather in Tennessee to avoid damage to their home. There are some simple home maintenance steps a...
View ArticleGutter Maintenance 101
Did you know that gutters and downspouts direct water away from the home and its foundation? It prevents water from pooling around your house which can cause settlement and leakage. Bart Schneider,...
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3 Reasons Why Concrete Slabs Settle
A common question from a homeowner is “Why did my concrete settle?”. Maybe you’ve noticed that your sidewalk sections are uneven, or one tilts upward. Your porch steps might have started rotating away...
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Slab, Crawl Space or Basement: What Kind of Foundation Do You Have?
What is your home resting on, and why does it matter? Do you know if your home is sitting on a slab, crawl space or a basement? These are the three main types of foundations that are available. The...
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What Is Foundation Piering or Underpinning?
It all starts when you’re looking around at your home. You notice bricks cracking. Maybe your door won’t shut like it used to, or you have to strain to open your windows. You look around and find out...
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3 Options to Repair Your Sunken Concrete
If you have sunken or settled slabs, you might be researching the best approach to repair or replace your concrete. There are a few options, three of which we’ll take a closer look at to determine...
View ArticleHow Does Water Get in My House from Outside?
Is there water intrusion in your home and how does it get there? The first way is that it can come up below the footer. Your house is built on a footer and then the wall is attached to the footer, and...
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