Some foundation contractors would have you believe that you need helical piers to lift a house to solve foundation crack problems….that spot fixing foundation cracks is just a Band-Aid. Adam, a civil engineer, explains what he thinks about these super high dollar repairs…and if they are really necessary.
This episode serves as a cautionary tale that warns of the ramifications of not addressing a foundation crack while it’s still relatively easy to fix.
A1 Foundation Crack Repair is on speed dial with many realtors for a good reason. In this episode, Adam explains how a foundation crack can cause a costly delay in the home sale process.
In this episode, Adam explains what exactly is laser leveling when it comes to foundations and whether it is necessary to pay the exorbitant cost to do it when you have a crack in your foundation.
In this episode, Adam explains why a DIY sump pump job should be considered temporary, at best. Something like that should be left to the pros.
In this episode, Adam recounts an interesting case study about a swimming pool, bulkhead, and cold joint.
We’ve all heard about the story of the boy who put his finger in a dam to stop a leak. In this episode, Adam shares an interesting case study on how they were able to use their proven waterproofing processes to stop a leaky dam in their local municipality.
In this episode, Adam shares this cautionary tale of the dangers of mishandling the materials used to waterproof basements. Hopefully this helps other overeager homeowners from making the same mistake.
Is it okay to pour concrete in the freezing cold? This episode is a cautionary tale from the Crack Daddy about a new house build gone terribly wrong.
Spring is right around the corner and we’ve had some pretty wacky weather in late winter. Now is the time for homeowners to be preparing their homes for the significant change in weather. In this episode, Adam shares important tips on preparing your house for the change of seasons.
In this episode, Adam shares case study about a house with a serious termite problem and the consequences of not fixing a wall crack.
Some cracks obviously need fixing because there’s water pouring through them. Other cracks are tiny and have sort of a capillary type of bleed. Does a homeowner need to be concerned about those tiny cracks? Adam explains why even non-structural floor cracks need to be addressed sooner rather than later.
In this episode, Adam explains how he detected, diagnosed, and fixed a leaky pipe penetration.
In this episode, Adam explains why professional basement spray foam insulation will not fix a leaking wall crack and why it’s necessary to fix those leaks BEFORE you use spray foam.
We saw a review posted yesterday on A1's Google Business Profile from a realtor who praised their support as if they were a super hero. Why do realtors keep A1 on speed dial? Adam shares his thoughts.
A1 Foundation Crack Repair gets a lot of pictures of feet. How does that relate to concrete floor cracks in your basement? Adam shares some unique insight.
A1 services quite a bit of the New England area, and they run into all kinds of basements and foundations. In this episode, Adam explains the various types of basements and foundations A1 works on AND the areas they service.
Those dang underwriters and appraisers can make it pretty difficult to get loans at times. In this episode, Rich, The Crackman, explains how basement foundation issues can affect your refinancing goals.
Winter is fast approaching and cold weather brings new concerns for even the smallest of cracks in a basement wall. Adam explains the effects freezing temperatures have on basement walls cracks and what should be done about them.
Have you heard of this self-healing concrete? Is this really a thing? Adam explains the science behind it and sets the record straight on the future of self-healing concrete.
To celebrate the 400th episode of the Crackman Podcast, Adam shares the top 3 things homeowners can do to avoid costly foundation repairs.
A1 Foundation Crack Repair runs into unscrupulous contractors who claim to be foundation crack repair specialists, but can it be true? Can contractors simply use an online crack repair kit to fix a foundation crack? In this episode, Adam explains why it’s important to select an experienced and fully vetted foundation crack repair company to fix your foundation issues.
There are 2 certainties in life: death and concrete will eventually crack. So when a crack appears in your foundation wall, do you need to get it repaired even if it isn’t leaking? The Crackman explains in a special appearance.
A1 Foundation Crack Repair has a long history of saving homeowners money on foundation repair jobs simply because they are reputable, experienced, and fair, not to mention the 10-year warranty and long track record of outstanding workmanship. In this episode, Adam shares an interesting case study on how A1 saved homeowners in Leominster Massachusetts bigtime on a block foundation repair job.
If you have money to burn, it doesn’t hurt to ignore small repair jobs until they become very expensive repairs. In this episode, Adam shares an interesting case study on how a customer turned a small repair job into a very expensive fix.
In this episode, Adam shares an interesting case study about a block foundation and leaky pipe penetration.
If a lally column has integrity issues or is improperly installed, can it cause problems with the structure of the house? Adam shares a cautionary tale about an improperly installed lally column.
Why would water start pouring into your basement after a water line upgrade? Did the plumber screw up or could it be something else entirely? The Crack Daddy explains what it could be and how A1 Foundation Crack Repair fixes problems like these.
Stone foundations are often found in old homes and when things age, they often need repair. Is there a low-cost fix for most stone foundations issues? Adam discusses the issue.
In this episode, Adam shares an interesting story about a wall crack that went unrepaired for 40 years.
