Learn how to tell when a foundation crack might indicate a serious structural problem—and when you can repair it yourself and ...
Small cracks in your concrete driveway, patio, or foundation may not seem like much to worry about, and you may be tempted to ignore them. But left to their own devices, they can eventually widen into ...
Concrete volume changes due to changes in moisture and temperature. As concrete dries, it shrinks. Length change related to drying shrinkage for unreinforced concrete can range up to 0.08% whereas ...
There are many factors that lead to concrete cracks and foundation cracks. Homeowners may only be focused on the damage they can see, while it’s the contractors’ responsibility to go several steps ...
It's easy to stand in your garage, perhaps marveling at your hot water recirculation system or the web of cables entering your electrical load center, and forget that the bit of concrete you're ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Due to time or shifting of dirt, cracks can sometimes appear on driveways or walkways. Build Rick Ramsey has a solution to get this fixed. And increase your home’s curb appeal ...
My 10-year-old house developed some cosmetic cracks in the mortar. I got some bids to have tuck-pointing work done and nearly gagged when I looked at the cost. I’m wondering about using a special ...
I live on the upper floor of a converted villa. The access is by a stairway at the side of house. There is a closed door for garden tools under the stairs. Water is coming in to the garden shed from ...
Infrastructure supports and facilitates our daily lives – think of the roads we drive on, the bridges and tunnels that help transport people and freight, the office buildings where we work and the ...