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Category: Homeowner Tips

Ways To Prevent Your Home’s Foundation From Shifting

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Ways To Prevent Your Home’s Foundation From Shifting
Foundation shifts are a major issue that all homeowners want to avoid. Here’s everything you need to know to prevent this issue from ever occurring. […]

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Should You Be Concerned About Damp Spots on Your Basement Carpet?

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Discovering damp spots or wet carpets in your basement can be concerning—and for good reason. While it may seem like a small nuisance, it’s often a warning sign of a larger issue: water intrusion. Ignoring it could lead to more severe problems that affect your home’s structural integrity and your family’s health. Here’s why you […]

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Crawl Space Access Doors & Wells: Protect Your Home From Moisture & Pests

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Crawl spaces are often overlooked, but neglecting them can lead to significant problems. Open vents, loose access doors, and deteriorated wells invite moisture and pests into your crawl space, threatening the health of your home. Moisture promotes mold growth, while pests can damage wooden beams, joists, and other structural components. Fortunately, modern solutions like EverLast™ and Turtl™ products are […]

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Why It’s Important To Waterproof Your Basement

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Why It’s Important To Waterproof Your Basement
Owning a home is something that can bring with it a sense of pride, but with that comes several responsibilities that some people might not be aware of. One of these is ensuring the integrity of your property. A crucial part of that integrity lies beneath your feet—the basement. Waterproofing your basement is a significant […]

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How Hydrostatic Pressure Affects Your Foundation

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How Hydrostatic Pressure Affects Your Foundation
Hydrostatic pressure might not be a term that homeowners frequently hear, but its effects can be extremely dangerous if not managed. This natural force can threaten the very foundation of your home, causing damage that can be both costly and dangerous. Understanding hydrostatic pressure is crucial for maintaining the structural integrity of your home and […]

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Reducing High Electric Bills: The Importance of Insulating and Encapsulating Your Crawl Space

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If you’ve noticed high electric bills, it might be time to examine the efficiency of your home, particularly your crawl space. Often unconditioned, crawl spaces are not heated or cooled like the rest of your house, leading to significant energy loss. Understanding the Impact of Crawl Space Insulation Poor insulation in your crawl space can […]

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Dealing with Basement Stains: Understanding Efflorescence and Moisture Issues

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If you’ve noticed a white, chalky powder forming on your basement walls, you may be dealing with efflorescence—a common sign that moisture is seeping into your basement. But efflorescence isn’t the only indicator of moisture trouble; yellow, orange, and black stains may also appear, hinting that there’s a persistent moisture problem that needs attention. What […]

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The Unwavering Benefits of Seismic Upgrades

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The Unwavering Benefits of Seismic Upgrades
Seismic upgrades can be quite helpful for homes located in potential earthquake zones. This guide is here to help if you’re unsure what these benefits are. […]

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TerraFirma Partners with Shipshape Solutions to Bring Smart Home Technology to the Pacific Northwest

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At TerraFirma Foundation Systems, we’re committed to delivering the best solutions for protecting our customers’ homes. We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Shipshape Solutions, Inc., a leader in smart home predictive maintenance. Through this collaboration, TerraFirma will bring Shipshape’s innovative technology to homeowners throughout Oregon and Washington, empowering them to keep their […]

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Does Foundation Repair Affect the Value of Your Home?

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Does Foundation Repair Affect the Value of Your Home?
Foundation repair can be necessary for some homes, but many homeowners worry about its effect on their home’s value. This post is here to quell those worries. […]

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