Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How will I know if I have a foundation problem?
 | you may see cracks in the walls, ceiling, or floor (slab) |
| you may notice a slope in the floor |
| the windows and doors may not function properly and look out of plumb |
| the concrete around the perimeter looks like it's falling |
| your eggs slide to one side of the pan |
How will I know if I have a drainage problem?
| you might have water "ponding" next to the house |
| you may see mold and mildew on your walls |
| water might seep into your house during heavy rainfall |
| you need SCUBA gear to go under the house |
What is an Epoxy repair?
| Epoxy is a high-strength, 2-part liquid polymer that is pressure-injected into the cracks in concrete slabs. Epoxy is known for it's excellent adhesion and high strength. |
What if my house is sliding down the hill?
| You may need deep foundation support. For example, many bridges are built on top of large-diameter pilings that are pounded into the ground. This gives the bridge more support so that it won't sink into the ground, or slide down a hill. We use small-diameter pilings to support houses in this same manner. |
What are anchor bolts and does my house have them?
Anchor bolts are large (1/2" diameter), long (10 or so inches) bolts that hold the frame portion of your house to the foundation during a seismic event. Houses built prior to the mid 1930's don't usually have them. Why? There was a major earthquake (6.4 magnitude) in Long Beach back in 1933. After that, the State of California began requiring anchor bolts in new construction.
Here's a link to learn more about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1933_Long_Beach_earthquake
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