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Sump Pumps: Common Problems and Repairs
The advantages in having a sump pump in your crawlspace has been touched on previously and in more detail in our blog. Needless to say a...
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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The Inherent Problems of Pier and Beam Foundations
While we have previously touched upon de subject of pier and beam foundations, today we will be talking specifically about what inherent...
May 23, 20244 min read
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Types of Soil in Texas
While talking about foundation damage/repair, we always talk about high plasticity clay when referring to our soil in Texas. This is...
May 9, 20243 min read
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SUMP PUMPS IN CRAWL SPACES
As pier and beam home owners know, crawlspaces in spite of their practicality and the many advantages that they offer, are unfortunately...
Apr 25, 20243 min read
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PLUMBING TESTS AFTER FOUNDATION REPAIR
Sometimes we are asked when is a good time to have a plumbing test done. And the truth is, a plumbing test is a always a good idea....
Apr 11, 20243 min read
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STOPPING SOIL EROSION
Soil erosion is defined as a gradual process that occurs when the impact of water or wind detaches and removes soil particles, causing...
Mar 28, 20243 min read
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TYPES OF FOUNDATION DRAINAGE
The most essential thing that every single building needs is a foundation that can hold the weight throughout the entire structure, going...
Mar 14, 20244 min read
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A MATTER OF LANDSCAPING
Landscape is the process, which can sometimes reach the level of art, of making a yard or piece of land more attractive by altering the...
Feb 16, 20246 min read
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FRENCH DRAINS: INSTALLATION AND BENEFITS
What exactly is a french drain and how it can help to keep my foundation safe? Those and many more questions regarding french drains will...
Feb 1, 20245 min read
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STEP BY STEP: SLAB ON GRADE FOUNDATION REPAIR
We have talked about foundation repair. A lot. Quite a lot. It is what this blog is about, after all. We’ve talked about the different...
Jan 25, 20245 min read
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BEWARE! FRENCH DRAINS, FREEZING WINTERS & MAINTENANCE
French drains are of great benefit to your foundation. But like all things, maintenance is very important to ensure that it continues...
Jan 15, 20243 min read
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FOUNDATION: REPAIRED How to achieve long lasting results?
Your foundation has been repaired. The ordeal is over. Your house is safe. Time to rest on your laurels. Or is it? For long we’ve talked...
Jan 2, 20244 min read
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THE MYTHS OF FOUNDATION REPAIR
In the years since iFix came to be we have encountered certain beliefs or misconceptions about foundation repair. These, we’ve come to...
Dec 21, 202310 min read
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DEHUMIDIFIERS IN CRALW SPACESWHY AND WHAT FOR?
It might be possible that you’ve heard of the need of having dehumidifiers in your crawlspace before, but have you ever wondered why...
Nov 30, 20234 min read
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COOKING OIL: THE CAUSE OF MY FOUNDATION DAMAGE
In this post we will explore how cooking oil became the bane of my house and how it was responsible for my foundation failing and all the...
Nov 9, 20236 min read
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Mold in Your Crawlspace: A Serious Health Hazard
It is no secret that crawlspaces in pier and beam foundations can harbor mold. And while for some mold might be less of an immediate...
Oct 26, 20233 min read
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Treated Wood: What is it and why is it good for your foundation.
When exploring the different types of foundation and specifically Pier and Beam foundation we’ve come across the subject of timber and...
Oct 12, 20234 min read
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HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE, PART 2
In our previous post we went over general information regarding home insurance like what they cover, what they exclude, types of coverage...
Oct 6, 20235 min read
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HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE
Home owners insurance. If you have a home then you absolutely need a homeowner’s insurance. These two go hand in hand. It is not a...
Sep 14, 20236 min read
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To DIY or Not To DIY: The dangers of repairing your own foundation.
Foundation repair. To do it yourself or not to do it yourself. That is the question. Even us, every now and then, have posted about DIY...
Aug 29, 20234 min read
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