Helical Piers and Push Piers: Pros and Cons
Foundation repair is vital to maintaining structural integrity. If you’ve noticed a sinking or settlement in your foundation, pier installation may be the solution. However, selecting the right pier can be confusing. Several options are available on the market, but helical and push piers are the two most common types used for foundation repair. When […]
What is The Best Way To Fix a Foundation Crack?
A strong foundation is key to any sturdy and safe building. With a strong foundation, a facility can become stable and potentially dangerous. Unfortunately, foundation issues can arise over time, such as cracks, which can compromise a building’s stability. Various factors, including shifts in the ground, weather conditions, and poor construction, can cause foundation cracks. […]
Best ways to fix foundation problems
The ultimate goal for any foundation repair job is to restore structural integrity to your home or building. It doesn’t matter what the foundation type or the damage’s severity. Those are important, for sure. But something has happened to your structural integrity to cause that damage. So, the cause must be addressed first and foremost, […]
4 Common Ways to Prevent Foundation Damage from Rain
Not every issue with a building’s foundation is completely tied to rain. If you live in an area where other natural phenomena are prevalent, like earthquakes, foundation issues won’t be because of large amounts of rainfall. In some places, they’re happy to have rainfall at all. In Michigan, though, we’re not lacking in the rain […]
5 Facts You Need to Know About Pier and Beam Foundation
It’s always good to know a few things about your home’s foundation, even if you’re not having any problems with it. This will give you a good idea of the benefits of the type of foundation you have, things to keep an eye out for, preventive maintenance you can take, and warning signs that will […]
How to Repair a Crumbling Foundation
As is the case with most foundation issues, the answer to how to repair the issues isn’t always the technique and materials that will be used. Will we use steel piers? Will the repair involve lifting the foundation? Will the soil be injected? All those questions are important, but none will matter until we understand […]
Types of Foundations Used for Commercial Buildings
Commercial foundations are similar to residential foundations when it comes to the types of issues they’ll face when it comes to water erosion, soil problems, and drainage problems, to name a few. However, the types of foundations commercial foundations utilize are different because the load support for commercial buildings is much more important. The main […]
How to Stop Water Leaking Through Basement Walls
Here in Michigan, basements and water problems often go hand in hand. Wet weather, shifting soils, and simply aging homes can result in water issues in and around the basement. This can lead to water leaking through the walls and maybe even major foundation repair work. The good news is that leaking basement walls can […]
Do Foundation Companies Offer Financing for Repairs?
When it comes to major repairs to residential homes or commercial businesses, there are almost always two questions that are universally asked by all property owners. Those questions are: Can it be repaired or does it need to be replaced? How much will it cost? The answer to both is usually some form of, “It […]
How to Determine Foundation Repair Cost?
The easiest way to determine a potential foundation repair cost is to call a foundation repair professional at Bluebird CFW for help. It’s not an answer everyone wants to hear right off the bat, but when it comes to something as complicated as foundation repair work, it is the most honest and direct. If you’re […]
