Why Are Foundation Problems Common in Winter?
Winter exposes your home to extreme weather, and sometimes the effects of it can reach your foundation. Some signs of foundation damage include a constantly jammed door, cracked doorways, windows…
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Foundation Inspection: Why Is It So Important?
Foundations are often out of sight, so it’s easy to miss signs of problems or sometimes to completely forget about them. In this article, Stratum Structural Systems, one of the…
4 Ways to Effectively Prevent Foundation Problems
Many causes of foundation problems can be easily overlooked. By knowing what these are, you’ll be able to identify and prevent them from damaging your home’s foundation. In this article,…
How Can a Catch Basin Prevent Basement Flooding?
Keeping your basement dry should always be one of your priorities as a homeowner. Neglecting your basement can lead to serious damage to your home as well as costly repairs….
Foundation Maintenance: Best Practices
Foundation repairs are one of the costliest types of repair work that can be done to a home, so you should make it a point to keep up with foundation…
Foundation Settling: When to Call in a Foundation Specialist
Foundation settling happens within the first three years after the house is built, as the foundations “relax” on the surrounding soil. In most cases, you will find some minor cracks…
Why Do Concrete Slabs Sink?
You expect your basement floor to be smooth, even and stable. In other words, reliable. But what happens if your basement floor ends up crooked and in turn, unsafe?
How Does Concrete Leveling Work?
Concrete leveling, also known as mudjacking or slab jacking (these terms will be used interchangeably throughout this article) in the foundation piering industry, is a pretty straightforward process that has…
4 Ways To Prevent Soil Erosion and Protect Your Foundation
At first glance, soil erosion on your property may seem harmless. However, what some homeowners don’t realize is that it can actually threaten their homes, especially the foundation. If left…
Inspecting Windows After a Summer Storm
As a homeowner, you can prevent significant damage to your home if you know how to detect early signs of problems. Stratum Structural Systems, the area’s trusted basement waterproofing and…
