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2. In Texas, watering your home’s concrete foundation can save ...

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   If the foundation continues to crack and move, it could cause cracks in the floors and walls of the home, according to Done Right Foundation Repair. Here’s how foundation damage can affect a ...

3. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   In poured concrete foundations, cracks and pipe penetrations are the most common entry points for seepage. These openings can be sealed from the interior. Epoxies , which are strong adhesives, or urethanes can be pressure injected into the openings, thus penetrating the foundation through to the exterior and cutting off the path of the seepage.

4. Does homeowners insurance cover foundation repair? - AOL

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   Cracks: Cracks in the home’s interior sheetrock, chimney, tiles or home exterior can mean the foundation is cracked, especially if the cracks are horizontal or zig zagged. If the cracks grow or ...

5. Concrete degradation - Wikipedia

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   Cracks development occurs when early-age concrete is insufficiently protected against desiccation and too much water evaporates with heat because of unfavorable meteorological conditions: e.g, high temperature, direct solar insolation, dry air, low relative humidity, and high wind speed during summer, or in hot conditions. Curing is intended to ...

6. 15 Things That Will Always Fail a Home Inspection (and ... - AOL

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   Fix: Use topsoil to create an appropriate slope around your house; the ground should drop 2 to 3 inches for every 10 feet you move away from the foundation. Also, check your gutters and downspouts ...

7. Concrete leveling - Wikipedia

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   In civil engineering, concrete leveling is a procedure that attempts to correct an uneven concrete surface by altering the foundation that the surface sits upon. It is a cheaper alternative to having replacement concrete poured and is commonly performed at small businesses and private homes as well as at factories, warehouses, airports and on roads, highways and other infrastructure.