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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The Unwavering Benefits of Seismic Upgrades

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?

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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How To Prevent Mold From Forming in Your Crawl Space

How To Prevent Mold From Forming in Your Crawl Space
Crawl spaces can be a breeding ground for mold if you’re not careful. To ensure mold doesn’t form, here are some things you can do to prevent it. […]

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Concrete Repair in Portland, OR

This 1994 Portland, Oregon home was dealing with a front step that had settled and cracked near a support post. Concerned about safety and appearance, the homeowner contacted TerraFirma for a solution to lift the step and repair the cracks. System Design Specialist Cameron Hutcheson assessed the property and found significant settling and cracks around […]

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EverBrace Wall Stabilization in Salem, OR

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This 1920s-1930s home in Salem, Oregon, now serving as a non-profit medical clinic for the needy, was experiencing serious issues—water intrusion under the basement door, cracked walls causing leaks, and bowing basement walls presenting a structural risk. Concerned about the damage, the clinic reached out to TerraFirma for help. System Design Specialist Pat Dunn assessed […]

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Concrete Repair in Clackamas, OR

The homeowner in Clackamas, Oregon, was concerned about trick-or-treaters tripping on their uneven walkway. While they considered grinding down the raised sections, the brick overlay made them hesitant, so they reached out to TerraFirma for a better solution. System Design Specialist Lauren Manlove quickly assessed the situation, finding the front walkway had settled by 1 […]

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Basement Waterproofing in Portland, OR

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This 1930s Portland, OR home, with a basement and crawl space covering about half the area, had a new homeowner who had just moved in less than a month ago. Concerned about water intrusion and the risk of mold growth, the homeowner reached out to TerraFirma to safeguard their investment. Our System Design Specialist, James […]

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Permits: What Oregon and Washington Homeowners Need to Know

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When planning a home renovation or construction project in Oregon or Washington, permits and inspections are vital to ensuring that the work is completed safely and up to code. While the process of obtaining permits can sometimes feel frustrating, time-consuming, and expensive, it’s essential to understand why it’s important for homeowners to navigate this system […]

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