Foundation Repair Technical Papers

Water is constantly assaulting concrete. Below we will discuss why that is.

For the past 20-years carbon fiber reinforcement straps have been a popular choice for reinforcement of some foundation wall issues....

Residential foundation codes have evolved over time in Pennsylvania. Here is a brief history of some of those changes.

Pittsburgh, PA is located in the Appalachian Plateau region of Pennsylvania and its soils are largely influenced by the underlying...

Pittsburgh Seam clay is an important natural resource that has a wide range of uses. It is a type of...

The soil type in Western Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh, is primarily comprised of clay-rich soils

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

A crack monitor is a diagnostic tool that is used to determine whether or not there is active foundation movement...