Contractors Differ on How to Stabilize Cracks in Basement Walls -BYLN-
The century-old building we occupy in downtown Easton, Pennsylvania, has a foundation and walls that are thoroughly cracked. But cracking concrete has met its match, and you don’t have to be an engineer–Roman or otherwise– to fix the problem. Crack Repair, Start to Finish In the ...
Vertical Cracks: Usually the least concerning, these cracks run straight up and down the basement walls. They are often due to foundation settling. Horizontal Cracks: More serious, these cracks run horizontally across your basement walls, possibly indicating hydrostatic pressure or soil expansion, whic...
step is, of course, to assess the extend of the damage to the wall. This will mean tearing down anydrywallthat may be covering the basement walls and looking for vertical and horizontal cracks in the foundation of the house. Once you have found any cracks in the bowed basement walls, ...
While you're working on your yard, be sure to remove any piles of leaves or debris. These areas are the perfect hiding spot for insects to hide and reproduce, preparing themselves for an infestation that can be difficult to eliminate. 7: Repair Cracks Filling in your cracks will mean les...
Plaster walls, common in older homes, are durable and visually appealing but prone to developing cracks over time. Repairing plaster cracks effectively often requires enlarging the cracks before filling them with plaster of Paris or a premixed plaster repair compound to prevent recracking. The repair...
How to recognize and evaluate shrinkage cracks in poured concrete slabs or floors. Do shrinkage cracks in poured concrete walls or floor slabs always need repair? This document explains how to recognize shrinkage, evaluate, and repair cracks in poured concrete walls or floors, and discusses a few...
This article series describes how to recognize and diagnose various types of foundation failure or damage, such as foundation cracks, masonry foundation crack patterns, and moving, leaning, bulging, or bowing building foundation walls. Types of foundation cracks, crack patterns, differences in the mea...
Do you really need a foundation repair? Cracks on the walls? Squeaking floors? Or sloping floors? Your home shows signs of foundation problems and needs repair, and you would definitely not want to ignore them. Foundation repair refers to the development of a comprehensive plan that includes ...
If you have a crack or split in your asphalt orblacktop driveway, you'll need to repair it as quickly as you can. Cracks can be caused by the pressure of vehicles, but the driveway can also be made vulnerable to this damage by the cold weather, followed by a long hot spell. These...