It’s good to learn how to prevent drought foundation damage in Texas. That’s because so many Dallas, Fort Worth area houses that have been harmed eventually need foundation repair service. When studying the many causes of deterioration in slab and pier and beam foundations, you’ll find that hot weather and shifting clay soils can have harmful … [Read more...]
Yard Drainage Systems And Foundation Water Damage
If you have foundation water damage, we highly recommend that you take steps to protect your Dallas Fort Worth property. The best way to do that is by installing a yard drainage system. It's quite common to discover foundation damage on concrete slabs or pier and beam houses due to flooding in the DFW area. That's because the metroplex can get … [Read more...]
Best Types Of Foundation Piers For Foundation Repair
While there are many kinds of pilings, the best types of foundation piers to install depends upon your particular situation. In Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie and Mansfield, TX, many people consider pressed concrete piers and steel pilings to be the best. These types of piers are frequently utilized when performing foundation … [Read more...]
Pressed Concrete Piers And Foundation Repair On Slab, Pier And Beam Houses.
Having foundation trouble? Find out why choosing pressed concrete piers is often a good idea, especially in the Dallas, Fort Worth metroplex. Property owners in this area sometimes discover they need foundation repair as a result of foundation movement and cracking. If your concrete slab foundation is fractured or sloping, or your pier and beam … [Read more...]
Structural Foundation Damage and Foundation Repair
Homeowners often discover structural foundation damage has occurred. This is extremely common in the Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington areas for a number of reasons. Most foundation repair in Texas is done using two standard methods to restore houses and commercial buildings in cities all throughout the metroplex. Because severe deterioration can … [Read more...]
Foundation Upheaval in Slab Foundations
Learning what causes foundation upheaval is important. That's because heaving is a phenomenon that is very common in the Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington metroplex, and it strongly affects concrete slab foundations. If you have structural damage to your foundation or have observed any movement, it is highly advisable to contact a qualified contractor … [Read more...]
Fixing Pier And Beam Foundation Damage Using Foundation Piers
When it comes to fixing pier and beam foundation damage, contractors in cities such as Fort Worth, Dallas, Grand Prairie, Mansfield and beyond commonly install foundation piers. Professionals use exterior piers to support the structure’s perimeter beam. Interior piers are utilized to secure the wooden girder beams that carry the floor joists. To … [Read more...]
Foundation Drainage, Foundation Repair, and Water Damage
If you’re having foundation drainage problems, you’ll benefit from installing a drain around your foundation. Property owners utilize these drains because they minimize water damage on slab and pier and beam foundations and can prevent the need for foundation repair. Fortunately, there are several effective drains that can stop the harmful effects … [Read more...]
Concrete Slab Foundations In Texas
It's wise to find out about concrete slab foundations in Texas. They've around for a long time and is the one that over 90% of new homebuilders in the local area use. Unlike pier and beam structures, concrete slabs are poured and rest directly on the ground. That’s an important consideration due to the nature of Texas soil conditions, especially … [Read more...]
HD Foundations Becomes Sponsor of the Foundation Performance Association
HD Foundations, Inc. recently became a Foundation Performance Association sponsor. The non-profit organization’s members include foundation repair contractors, structural and geotechnical engineers, forensic engineers and consultants, inspectors, architects and other companies engaged in the design, engineering, construction inspection and … [Read more...]