Foundation Repair
(1) Leaking and failing foundations will devalue your home. If your home shows signs of cracking, settling or leaking, your best course of action will be to repair the foundation to protect and insure the value of your home.
(2) Several methods can be used in solving a failing foundation. These methods may include, but are not limited to:
– Foundation Pier Systems
– Wall Anchor Systems
– Advanced Carbon Fiber Technology
– Slab Piers
– Urethane Injection
(3) During extreme weather conditions foundations are more prone to these types of issues because of the expansive soils in this region of the state of Minnesota. Extremely dry weather will cause the soil to shrink and contract. Wet weather will cause the soil to expand and create pressure. These conditions cause the foundation to settle, crack and bow.
(4) Signs of foundation repair that you may notice will include, but are not limited to: vertical and horizontal cracks in foundation walls, sheetrock cracks typically emanating out of doors and windows, floors unleveled, windows and/or doors sticking, cracks in exterior brick veneer, settled or uneven basement floors, garage slabs or slab homes.
(5) All foundation repair, moisture and waterproofing problems should be addressed before selling a home. If left unresolved, they can severely limit the ability to sell the home. In most cases, these problems can be fixed with a transferable life of the structure warranty for a fraction of what a potential buyer would discount your asking price.
Basement Waterproofing
(1) Water intrusion is a common problem in basements constructed of poured concrete, concrete block and stone. It is a fact that the problem will not get better and most likely will get worse and more expensive over time. Learn what is causing the problem and how it can be fixed.
(2) There are many methods to fix a leaky basement and some are better than others. It is most common to use an interior drain system. The system you choose should be patented, proven and come with a “life of the structure” transferable warranty.
(3) Mold, mildew and allergens are a concern in basements. In order to remediate these problems, the moisture and dampness issues must be identified and fixed first, before remediation can begin.
(4) Surface water alone is not always the cause of leaky, damp and moldy basements. Because the earth is naturally moist and ground water can travel over a very long distance, subsurface water or moisture can easily find its way through and into basement walls.
(5) A dry basement adds value to your home. If a basement has ever had evidence of a water problem, by law it must be disclosed in a real estate transaction.
