Technical Papers

Discovering a bowed or cracked foundation wall is never a good feeling. Not only are the repairs generally expensive, but...

Indoor air quality is often worse than outdoor air quality due to various factors such as poor ventilation, exposure to...

Sandstone and fieldstone foundations have been popular throughout history for a variety of reasons. They provide a durable and long-lasting...

Cement blocks, also known as concrete blocks, have been around for more than a century and have been a fundamental...

When snow melts, it can cause a basement to leak and flood. This is because melted snow can seep into...

Wet basements are a common problem in Pittsburgh, and there are several reasons why this is the case.

Foundations are the structural base of a home or building, and they play a critical role in the overall stability...

BrightWall® Basement Wall Panels can easily transform damp, ugly basement walls into bright, beautiful walls that never need paint or...

Sometimes a wet basement is caused by malfunctioning gutters and poor foundation drainage.

Carbon fiber is a material with strengths and weaknesses.

Bowing walls are a common issue with residential homes. Here is what is going on and what you can do...

Polyleveling is a modern method of concrete leveling that is quickly becoming the preferred method for homeowners and contractors alike....

Many people observe sinking or other damage associated with their home. When this is the case they are told they...

Water is essential to the creation of concrete, but it can also destroy it.

This article explains what dehumidifiers do and spotlights the Sedona. The SaniDry™ Sedona is the world's most efficient, high-performance...

Terracotta foundation block has a rich history in North America. Repair and protection of this type of foundation is...

The "stack effect" is a phenomenon that occurs in buildings due to the difference in temperature and pressure between the...

Indoor air pollution is a very serious problem. In many cases indoor air is worse than outside air. With...

The TripleSafe™ sump pump system keeps your basement dry with triple the protection. Most sump pumps fail because of either...

This article discusses how carbon fiber began as a viable material for reinforcing foundation walls and why in many cases...