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Tag: Foundation Repair

What is Expansive Soil and How Does it Affect Your Home?

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Homeowners in Oregon and Washington are accustomed to frequent rainfall, but when the storms subside, the water absorbed by the soil remains, creating potential issues. Expansive soil is a common occurrence in the Pacific Northwest, characterized by its tendency to swell when wet and shrink when dry. This cycle can gradually undermine the integrity of […]

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A Dream Solution to the Nightmare Scenario of Foundation Wall Failure

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Since their construction, foundation walls have endured immense pressure from the surrounding soil. Over time, factors like moisture fluctuations in the soil can lead these walls to crack, bow, or even fail. Given that your entire home relies on these foundation walls for support, it’s imperative to address any potential failure promptly. Traditional Approach: Foundation […]

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3 Common Signs of a Foundation Problem

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Facing a foundation repair isn’t any homeowner’s idea of fun, but ignoring foundation issues can compromise your home’s safety, aesthetics, and value. To help you take proactive steps toward identifying potential problems, we’ve compiled a straightforward list of three common signs of foundation issues: Sign #1: Foundation Wall Cracks Foundation wall cracks can range from […]

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106 Pier Installation in Union Gap, WA

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Commercial Case Study • Union Gap, Washington Helical Pier Installation in Union Gap, WA A commercial deep-foundation project using helical lead sections and extensions to create support for new transformer equipment. Project Overview Commercial Helical Piers for New Transformer Support This Union Gap, Washington project documented TerraFirma installing helical piles for new transformer support. The […]

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What Your Sticking Windows and Doors Are Telling You

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Your home’s windows might just provide valuable insight into its foundation health. When doors and windows start sticking in their frames, it’s tempting to dismiss it as a minor inconvenience or a charming quirk of an older home. However, these issues can signal a deeper problem related to foundation settling. Foundation settling occurs unevenly over […]

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Eugene and Springfield Homeowners, Is Your Home Safe From Landslides?

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For many homeowners in the Eugene and Springfield area, the beauty of the Pacific Northwest comes with a hidden risk, landslides. Heavy rains, shifting soils, and the natural slope of the land can put incredible pressure on foundation walls. Over time, this stress may lead to cracks, bowing walls, and even compromised structural safety. One […]

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Five Home Improvement Projects You Should Never DIY

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If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve taken on a DIY project at some point. Achieving success in these endeavors can be immensely satisfying. However, when you find yourself in over your head halfway through a project, it can quickly turn into a daunting ordeal. Certain DIY tasks, like fixing a running toilet or painting […]

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Basement Waterproofing in Rockaway Beach, OR

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As you work your way west towards the ocean, soils get softer and more saturated which results in massive amounts of soil settlement and excess water issues. As problems compound, the work to fix it becomes more expensive. It is important to look for foundation and water issues frequently to prevent a bad problem get […]

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Top 4 Essential Questions to Ask Your Contractor

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We’ve all encountered frustrating experiences with home repair contractors at some point. They might cancel appointments, arrive late, leave a mess behind, or surprise you with unexpected charges. Once they’ve started the work, you often feel obligated to continue, even if things aren’t going smoothly. But there’s a simple way to avoid many of these […]

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