Peal Structural answers some of the typical questions homeowners have about foundation repairs and cosmetic fixes.
Many customers who are looking to sell a home might have a foundation repair expert come perform some important foundation lifting and leveling to help return the structure to full integrity.
But on the inside, cracks ...
Peak Structural explains why some homeowners might see visible signs of foundation settling on the outside of their home, but not see any signs on the inside.
Many customers ask why they are not seeing more interior damage, even after they have detected that their foundation has settled.
The reason for this ...
What about mudjacking, can that fix my settling foundation?A good rule of thumb for knowing who to call is the Outside vs. Inside rule. Generally, Mudjackers specialize in exterior slabs, walkways, patios, and sidewalks.
These are nonstructural elements that are naturally prone to settling, sagging, and cracking over time. Mudjackers are ...
Weather plays a major role in soundness of your home's foundation and the weird weather that we experience in the fall can be hard on a stressed poured concrete or block foundation. Expansive clay soil is the most common type of problem soil found throughout sections of Denver, all of ...
We all know about Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, but how much do we know about the seasons and how they effect our foundations? Here's a brief tutorial on Foundation Repair Seasons, what to do when, and the various factors that change the cost of foundation crack repair. Cassi Sherman ...
Here's a video on how wall anchors are installed, what wall anchors do, and some great before and after pictures. Peak Structural is based in Denver, CO and we service northern Colorado with foundation repair like wall anchors. Subscribe to our channel for more helpful videos about these issues, or ...
Check out the causes of swelling soil under your foundation and why water is usually a cause for that. Learn about the Clay Bowl Effect and indications that your home might be suffering from it. Brought to you by Peak Structural.
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Jeanette, an Arvada Real Estate agent, asks some great questions about foundation concerns in crawlspaces. Cassi Sherman replies with info about the stack effect, indoor air quality, and some tips and tricks on detecting crawlspace and subfloor problems before your clients buy the home. Check out www.peakstructural.com for more info.
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Ever wondered why your garage floor is heaving? Or why your basement cracks open and close seasonally? Find out some facts on bentonite clay and other expansive soils in the Denver, CO area from your foundation repair experts at Peak Structural. ...
Poor drainage is the leading cause of foundation problems. Why? Because water intrusion activates expansive soil, which can generate 20000 pounds of pressure on a foundation wall. To learn more about foundation concerns and how to fix foundation problems, check out www.peakstructural.com
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Peak Structural has compiled a short video to help you diagnose foundation movement problems before they become costly. Interior damage due to foundation movement is often the first series of symptoms that people recognize. Check out www.peakstructural.com for more information!
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I have discovered an interesting addition to that phrase: "established yard" also means "existing grading problems" and "aging and/or infirm trees". Not across the board, but that's my house in a nutshell. I have a mostly dead elm in my backyard that I need to get removed, but it's really ...
Today, more and more homes are being built on unstable soils. Foundations built on this unstable ground will experience movement that causes shifts and settlement. The most common reason for this is the compaction of fill soils - a typical problem in the Denver, Co area.
Here are some of the ...
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