by admin | Jul 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
No matter what type of building you have, residential or commercial, it needs a solid foundation before any other part is constructed. At some point, your foundation may have damage. It can be damaged by moisture exposure, mold, termites, inclement weather, etc. When...
by admin | Jul 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
How often do you think about the foundation of your home? Chances are, not often enough! Your home’s foundation is one of the most important elements that often gets neglected until something goes wrong. According to Clever, a real estate research firm,...
by admin | Jun 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Squeaky Floors: Flooring Or Foundation Issue? What causes creaky floors in your Portland area home? We’ve all heard the sound of a creaking, squeaky floor even if not in our own home. Perhaps, it was at an Christmas gathering at Grandma’s house or in the Hollywood...
by admin | May 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
The first helical screw pile was invented in the 1830s by a blind Irish marine construction engineer named Alexander Mitchell. His design proved to be a major improvement over traditional straight pile designs so Mitchell and his son promptly patented the cast iron...
by admin | Apr 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
There are many possible issues that will cause your home’s foundation to need repairs, including lateral pressure from expanding soil that has caused bulges or even inward rotation. The usual solution was to use steel beams, but carbon fiber has become a much more...