The Dallas Fort Worth area, known as the “Texas Blackland Prairies,” stretches about 300 miles from the Red River in North Texas and down to San Antonio in the South. The land in the Blackland Prairie region is comprised of clay soils with high shrink-swell properties. Clay soils are extremely vulnerable to seasonal moisture fluctuations […]
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In the Greater Fort Worth Area, most houses are built with a slab foundation. In simplest terms, this means that concrete is poured onto the ground, creating a base layer, and then the house is built on top of the concrete slab. Strong, cost effective and durable, they are a popular choice. Concrete slab foundations
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Traditionally, concrete repairs requiring the leveling, raising and stabilizing of concrete slabs was done by a process called mudjacking. Mudjacking is a time-consuming, expensive and messy process. Now, many of the same concrete repairs can be performed with Polyurethane Foam! How does concrete repair with polyurethane foam work? First, small holes are drilled into uneven
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How to Read the Small Print If you are like many homeowners in the Fort Worth area, your foundation will eventually need some kind of foundation repair. Most foundation repair companies offer a lifetime warranty, but what exactly does that mean? What is the lifetime of a foundation? Here’s what you need to know to
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If you are a home owner in the Greater Fort Worth area, there is a very important word that you must learn: Drainage. Let’s repeat that: DRAINAGE. We cannot emphasize enough the importance of drainage around your home. Foundation problems in our area are not uncommon due to soil expansion and contraction. Too much water
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Are Trip Hazards on Your Property a Liability Risk? Fix Them with Concrete Leveling In our blog articles, we strive to educate homeowners on maintaining their concrete slab foundations in order to prevent expensive repairs. However, we also know that the Greater Fort Worth area we serve is notorious for soil movement, causing concrete to
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Plumbing Leaks and Slab Leaks and Plumbing Tests, Oh My! With Halloween approaching, we can enjoy the spooks and scares that come with stories and decorations used to create the holiday atmosphere. Haunted houses, scary movies and creepy costumes add to fun feelings of suspense and fright. However, one thing that can give home owners
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There is an old saying, “Nothing is certain but death and taxes.” But if you live in Texas, you can also be certain that it will be hot more days of the year than it will be cold. Really, really hot. Temperatures in the 90s and 100s keep us indoors in the cool air-conditioning or
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Concrete Pilings and Steel Pilings for Foundation Repairs: What Is the Difference? Concrete pilings or steel pilings? If your home needs , it is likely that you have already heard these terms. A trusted foundation repair company like Atlas Foundation Company in Fort Worth will be able to explain the difference and recommend the best
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Is Clay Soil Damaging the Foundation of Your Dallas-Fort Worth Home? When it comes to soil, there are three basic types: sandy soil, clay soil and loamy soil. Here are the characteristics of each: Sandy soils – light with large, loose particles that drain easily Clay – heavy with tightly packed particles that expand with
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