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Hydrostatic Pressure and Your Foundation

Hydrostatic Pressure and Your Foundation
If you’re a homeowner, you’ve probably heard the term “hydrostatic pressure” when discussing its foundation and potential foundation issues, like cracks. But what exactly is hydrostatic pressure and how does it affect your foundation? Let’s answer these questions and more in a detailed breakdown. Hydrostatic Pressure Explained In a…
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How to Waterproof a Stone Foundation

Stone Foundation
Are you having issues with your stone foundation leaking water, and you’re not sure what can be done about it? That’s exactly what we’re going to talk about today. First off, when it comes to stone foundations, the very first thing we want to be concerned with is keeping…
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Spring Rains: Is Your Kansas City Basement Ready?

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Spring is here, which means you need to make sure your Kansas City basement is ready for heavy rainfall and groundwater deposits. Lots of Kansas City homes are constructed atop primarily clay soil, which sometimes absorbs excess water. Left unchecked, this could cause problems with your foundation or your…
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7 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Sump Pump

7 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Sump Pump
Sump pumps are crucial for many Kansas City homes, particularly those that have basements, so you need to know when it’s time to replace your sump pump before it breaks completely. If you’re not sure what to look for, you’ve come to the right place! Check these seven signs…
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Why You Should Consider Having Egress Windows Installed

Why You Should Consider Having Egress Windows Installed
If your home has a basement or any other enclosed area, it might be a good idea to have egress windows installed. These unique windows offer a variety of benefits and can significantly improve the safety of your home. Let’s break down some reasons to install egress windows with…
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What do Ceiling Cracks Mean

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Have you ever seen ceiling cracks like this before? These ceiling cracks are running across a hallway, from one wall to the other. Ceiling cracks like this in your house, tend to point to settling. In this particular house, it was actually a back room, the room that we’re…
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8 Tips for Preventing Kansas City Foundation Issues

8 Tips for Preventing Kansas City Foundation Issues
These days, more homeowners than ever need tips to prevent Kansas City foundation issues for their houses. Many Kansas City homes are beautiful to look at, but they are also constructed on unstable clay soil or may have drainage issues with their surrounding property. Foundation issues are unfortunately quite…
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How to Handle Vertical and Horizontal Foundation Wall Cracks

How to Handle Vertical and Horizontal Foundation Wall Cracks
Vertical and horizontal foundation wall cracks are the most common structural problems with house foundations overall. When you see a crack, it’s a bad sign about the structural stability of your home and could indicate that there are deeper problems with the foundation. Both vertical and horizontal foundation cracks…
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What to Know Before Buying a Home with Foundation Issues

What to Know Before Buying a Home with Foundation Issues
Purchasing a home is a big decision, so it’s important to know what to look for before buying a home with foundation issues. For many Americans, purchasing a house is the biggest purchase they will make in their entire lives. The last thing you want is to buy a…
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