Foundation issues can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Luckily, they’re reparable, and a few repair options are available. Two of the most common repair methods are carbon fiber and wall anchors…but if they both do the same thing, what’s the difference? And which one is better?
Buying a home with fix-up potential can save you money, but it can also cost you a fortune if the wrong things are wrong with it. Look past the new paint job and sparkling appliances and instead, inspect the structure of your possible new home. A solid, good quality foundation with an old kitchen or a bathroom that desperately needs updating will usually be a much better buy, and will save you a significant amount of money in the long run.
Your home is likely your largest investment. Might as well protect it, right? Many of your home’s most expensive repairs are avoidable or simply less costly if you’re aware of them early enough. So what should you look for? Well, a number of things, honestly. But in many cases, be them oh-so-subtle, your home will tell you when there’s a problem. Wall cracks are a very common symptom of something more serious, so pay very close attention to them, but keep in mind that a few minor cracks in your walls doesn’t mean your house is about to crash down on you. In fact, minor cracking is often just a side-effect of your home’s natural shifting in its first few months of existence. And while this blog will give you some guidelines of what to look for, the best and most accurate way to determine the severity of your cracks is to contact an expert.
Several factors can play a role in damaging your home’s foundation. Unfortunately, most of these factors occur silently over time, and are therefore difficult to identify. But if your foundation is damaged, your home will let you know in other, less subtle manners. If you notice any of the following, you might want to consider contacting a foundation expert; many repairs can be relatively inexpensive if caught early enough.
The Fall season is upon us, bringing the changing of tree leaves and cooler weather everywhere (yay!). But for many parts of the country, Fall also brings moisture, which can be damaging for your foundation.
Let me clarify. Moisture isn’t bad for your foundation. In fact, in dry conditions, it’s imperative to make sure your foundation gets enough water. But what can be damaging for your foundation is the transition from dry seasons to wet ones (and vice versa).
