Shallow soil is generally the most affected by seasonal moisture changes. If the load bearing soil consists of expansive clays which are subjected to changes in moisture content, differential foundation...
View PostEffective irrigation is best accomplished with an underground foundation watering system. Automated systems that monitor soil moisture and irrigate as needed are available from several different local contactors. Soaker hoses...
View PostFoundation Repair Preparation – Customer responsibility: Remove paintings or anything hanging on walls near where foundation work is being performed. If you have any questions as to whether...
View PostSandy soil (left) and sandy loam soils (middle) expand and contract very little with moisture changes. They can be very reliable when supporting a foundation. Clay soils (right) expand...
View PostAs Foundation Repair Specialists, well, we see a lot of foundations. And often enough, the damage we see done isn’t always due to our hot dry Texas summers, but instead...
View PostTo make repairs last, the property owner must change the conditions that caused the problem. Soil swelling can usually be stopped by cutting off the moisture supply. Plumbing leaks are...
View PostHere in Texas with our long, hot, dry summers, most people know that drought conditions can damage foundations. The dry soil and clay shrinks out from under your home removing...
View PostCrawl Space Ventilation is very important to making sure that your pier and beam foundation stays dry. If all of the soil beneath the foundation swells uniformly or shrinks uniformly,...
View Post5 Tips for Foundation Drainage Keeping water drained away from home foundations is important for two main reasons. First, if there is living space on the other side, the owner...
View PostDid you know a home’s foundation directly affects its property value? The moment a potential buyer see’s a crack or finds out that there may be a problem with the...
View PostWe are excited to introduce our new website this Summer! We have added more information and media materials for our customers and partners. Here’s a quick tip: During Summer, because of the...
View PostContinuing education and Specialty training is a requirement for all active realtors and inspectors, Certain requirements must be met during each license renewal period . MBRGFR.com offers a TREC approved Continuing Education...
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