Leaks in the foundation and basement, if not taken care of, only become worse with time. Therefore, it is important that you address these issues immediately. When the integrity of your home structure becomes compromised by leaks you will know it is time to have …
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The proper foundation will make your home safer, cost effective, and more livable. In buildings there are three types of foundations: basement, crawl space, and slab. Engineered Solutions of Georgia will create a customized plan to build your foundation based on ground conditions and your …
Read Full ArticleOne of the most devastating things that can happen to a building is foundation failure. Because a foundation shoulders the load of the entire structure, its failure can cause problems that make it unsafe and at risk of collapse. Replacement is not only expensive, disruptive …
Read Full ArticleWater is not what homeowners want to see in the basement. Any amount of moisture in the basement can damage anything stored in that space, ruin finishing materials, and lead to mold growth. If you are having water issues in your basement, you need to …
Read Full ArticleWhat is shoring and how does it affect the way in which homes are constructed? The short answer is that shoring is the architectural process of supporting a structure, usually a home, with shores or other props to prevent the structure from collapsing. Why is …
Read Full ArticleOverview Emory University planned to expand its baseball facility at Chappell Park for its baseball team. The plan is to add a 1,500-square-foot CMU locker room to match existing structures. The only available area for construction was a slope with approximately 30 feet of backfill …
Read Full ArticleThe soil of your property actually plays a major part in determining how strong your foundation is and/or how successful your remodeling or construction project is going to be. Soil is usually one of the ingredients that makes up a structure’s foundation and, for that …
Read Full ArticleSoil with a high clay content can be a major headache for homeowners, especially those in Georgia, California, Colorado, Texas and the Dakotas. Why? If the ground contains expansive clay, it is subject to shrinking and expanding with the seasons, leading to soil movement and, ultimately, …
Read Full ArticleThere was a time when the only thing you could do for an uneven sidewalk was to simply tear it out, and pour a new slab. This cost a great deal of time and money, and down the line, you knew that it was just …
Read Full ArticleOne of the worst things that can happen to your home’s foundation is water damage, which often leads to basement mold. Unfortunately, many homeowners face basement flooding at one point or another during their homeownership. It’s important to understand what basement mold actually is, how to …
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