The freezing temperatures during an Oklahoma winter can wreak havoc for homeowners and business owners. It’s easy to focus on the obvious culprits of wintertime issues, such as higher electric costs and broken plumbing—while overlooking other areas. But the freeze-and-thaw cycle can also cause another problem to develop long after the cold weather has subsided:…
Category: Foundation Maintenance
Does Winter Really Affect a Home’s Foundation?
Shoveling ice and snow off the driveway and sidewalk isn’t the only thing homeowners must deal with during Oklahoma’s winter months. You may not realize it, but the frequent temperature warmups we enjoy during winter can also be damaging to a house’s structural condition. The back and forth from freezing to temperatures in the 40s…
Signs Your Home Needs Floor Leveling
Is your home’s flooring uneven or sloping? Unlevel floors are common in older homes, and even in newer homes, especially with Oklahoma’s shifting clay soil. While it’s true that all houses settle over the years, there are times when sloped floors are a sign of a serious problem with the foundation. How can you tell…
How Elevator Shaft Waterproofing Protects Your Business Property
If you own or manage a commercial property that has an elevator, then you’ve probably wondered about elevator shaft waterproofing. It’s common to hear people talk about it, but you may not know a lot about the process and what benefits it offers. You may even wonder if it’s necessary — and the answer is…
3 Ways Your Home Foundation Affects Your Home’s Value
People who are shopping for a home, brand-new homeowners, and those who have owned their home for years all have one thing in common: they want their home to retain its value. Simply put, homebuyers and homeowners want to protect the investment they’re making. And that means paying attention to what’s beneath the house feet…
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 8
- Next Page »