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EverBrace In Action-video
Everbrace: The Strong Solution for Failing Basement Walls When foundation walls begin to crack, bow, or deteriorate, many homeowners fear the worst — costly rebuilds, disruptive construction, and long timelines. That’s where EverBrace™ Wall Restoration System, installed by TerraFirma, makes all the difference. EverBrace is a high-strength steel wall repair system designed to stabilize, restore, […]
Chimney Repair Using Helical Piers
BEFORE: This Oregon home’s chimney is tilting 1-inch away from the house. AFTER: TerraFirma repaired the chimney using our helical pier system. From separated chimneys to stuck windows, TerraFirma has the solution to all types of foundation problems! […]
5 Foundation Problems You Can Spot From Outside Your Home
While curb appeal is certainly valuable, the outside of the home can also give clues indicating potential foundation problems. Seemingly small damage on the exterior of the home, such as wall cracks or sinking front steps, can indicate a failing foundation wall below. Here’s what to look for: If you think your home is showing […]
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The Warning Signs of Foundation Damage in Your Home
It’s no secret dirt settles, but how does settling dirt affect your home? Every layer of soil underneath your home has different characteristics, and this has a major effect on the foundation of your home. When these soil layers are unable to bear the weight of your home, the foundation can begin to settle. When […]
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Why Your Basement Walls Leak
What causes water to leak into a basement? It’s easy to blame a wet basement on mistakes made during a home’s construction process, but that’s rarely the case. Instead, you should blame the inherent nature of your basement: the materials that are used and the way that it is situated below ground: In other words, […]
3 Reasons Why You Should Worry About Water in Your Crawl Space
A little water in your crawl space might seem ordinary, but in reality, it could be the culprit to mold and allergy issues in your home. The Negative Effects of a Wet Crawl Space Water in your crawl space gets in your home one of three ways: a plumbing leak, water seepage from the surrounding […]
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How Much of the Air in Your Home Comes from Your Crawl Space?
Have you ever considered what’s in the air you breathe in your home? While it’s weird to think about, but for homeowners in the Pacific Northwest, it should be top of mind. Approximately 50% of air on the first floor of your home comes from your crawl space. That means any mold, unwanted odors, or […]
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Repair Solutions for Sagging and Sinking Crawl Spaces
Have you noticed un-level or bouncy floors in your home? If so, there is a good chance your crawl space is experiencing structural problems that are causing it to sink or sag in the middle. Crawl spaces experience structural sagging for three primary reasons: support columns spaced too far apart, rot-weakened joists, girders, and posts, […]
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Cold floors? It Might Be a Problem With Your Crawl Space
Is the floor or room over your crawl space colder than the rest of the house? This is a common problem in homes built over a dirt crawl space or with a basement that’s unheated and not insulated. If you’ve been researching how to make the floors over your crawl space, or basement warmer, then […]
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