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Foundation Repairs in Los Angeles and What They Are

As they say, concrete does two things and does them well. Harden and crack. Here are some solutions for foundation repairs in Los Angeles. Epoxy Cracked concrete can be filled in with an epoxy repair solution that binds it back together. Epoxies come in various densities, thin for small cracks, thick for larger. When applied properly, epoxies effectively ‘erase,’ the crack. They’re stronger than the concrete itself so when the bind is complete, your foundation repairs stronger than ever. Slabjacking Concrete sinks into weak soil like quick sand which causes an unsightly dip in the angle of the slab. A solution to this problem is ‘rip and repair,’ but it’s at the expense of a huge mess and a twenty-eight-day waiting period before your concrete is just right again. Slabjacking is the simplest and cheapest solution. By poking a hole less than an inch wide into a concrete slab, a trained technician is able to pour grout beneath the concrete and effectively ...

Five Signs of Foundation Failure in Los Angeles

Foundation Damage comes out as such a strong word, but its tell tale signs start small. Here are some common cold symptoms that hint at a bigger problem. 1. Windows Won’t Open If a door has a crooked frame, you’re going to have a hard time opening, much less closing it. When the foundation of your home shifts everything in between gets squeezed, meaning that those windows that used to open are going to put up a fight. 2. Bugs in The Basement The basement can’t hide its faults. Cracks in the walls tell of a compromised foundation, which is followed by unusual amounts of moisture in the basement. It doesn’t take anything more than a leak to call in the entourage of centipedes, spiders, and other unpleasant guests who love the damp and dark. 3. Cracks in Ceramic Tiles When confronting the hard truth of foundation damage, it’s easy to pass over the little things. One of the largest offenders is cracked tiles, which best case scenario can be explained...

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