Homeowner forgets to re-lower their downspouts after moving the garbage bins or mower from front to back lawns.
Eventually it rains. And their inside while it rains, not noticing the problem.
The entire roof is now collecting and funneling water directly next to your foundation. BIG MISTAKE.
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Quick Summary Colorado's freeze-thaw cycles break down soil compaction all winter, weakening the base beneath concrete slabs before spring even arrives When snow melts, large volumes of water enter the ground faster than clay soil can drain it, forming voids beneath...
Quick Summary Sunken concrete becomes a trip hazard when the height difference between panels reaches half an inch or more. The risk is highest for older adults, children, and visitors who aren't familiar with the hazard. A tilted slab, pooling water, or icy...
Quick Summary For Efficient Readers Polyurethane foam lifting works by filling voids and compacting soil beneath a settled slab, restoring support without removing the concrete Lifting is worth considering when the concrete itself is structurally sound and the problem...
The Basement Finishing Checklist Colorado Homeowners Skip (And Regret) Finishing a basement is one of the better investments a Colorado homeowner can make. Done right, it adds livable square footage, raises the home's value, and turns a storage-only space into...
Is It Water Seepage or Just Humidity in Your Colorado Basement? You walk downstairs, and the air feels damp. Maybe the walls look a little darker near the floor, or there is a faint musty smell you do not remember noticing before. It is not always easy to tell if you...
The Front Range sits on some of the most expansive clay soils in North America, and its dramatic temperature swings make things worse. Here is why Colorado homeowners between Boulder and Colorado Springs see more foundation and concrete damage than most.Why the Front...