Foundation Water Damage: What to Do When It’s More Than Just a Basement Leak.
Water on expanding soil caused this basement wall to bow.
Bill Loden, a seasoned home inspector from Madison, AL tells Consumer Reports: “If there are 10 things that can go wrong with a house, 15 of them have to do with water.”
Having dealt with water intrusion problems for the past 20 years we know that he is not exaggerating.
Water can be especially hard on foundations because, being entirely or partially buried in wet soil, they are the areas of the house that are in constant contact with water. Rain water, if not properly controlled and diverted, can inflict an enormous amount of damage in a home’s foundation, sometimes compromising its structural integrity.
Water affects foundation in three main ways:
Hydrostatic Pressure:
It can cause more than just basement leaks. When the soil around the foundation is over saturated with water, the resulting hydrostatic pressure can push the walls inward, causing them to crack and bow. This can happen all of a sudden, during a period of heavy rains, or overtime.
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Foundation Repair Contractor Releases Book and Hosts Education Class
Foundation Repair Contractor Releases Book and Hosts Education Class
Peak Basement Systems to release foundation repair book Monday, June 14, 2010 and will host a continuing education class for realtors. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 11, 2010 – Foundation Repair Contractor Releases Book and Hosts Education ClassColorado Springs, CO – Peak Basement Systems to release foundation repair book Monday, June 14, 2010 and will host a continuing education class for realtors.
The continuing education class will be held on June 14, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Keller Williams Partners, located at 1307 Aeroplaza Dr., Colorado Springs, CO. The class is designed to empower realtors with foundation education. Featured topics will include: 5 common foundation repairs needed, the average cost of foundation repair and foundation repairs in foreclosed homes.
Peak Basement Systems’ foundation repair book is called “Foundation Technology; A Guide to What Goes on Under Your Feet,” and will be released in print on June 14, 2010 in conjunction with the class.
This book focuses on Colorado’s water, front range soil conditions, shifting foundation cycles, soil mapping, new technology to recover lost equity, details of their realtor benefit program and more. The book is compiled by Cassi Sherman Henes who will be on hand to autograph copies of the book.
Peak Basement Systems is a foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and crawl space restoration company based out of Colorado Springs, CO. They are part of the Foundation Supportworks, Inc. network and the Basement Systems, Inc. network.
Basement Systems, Inc. has dozens of awards and patents for their innovative products and services, including being a finalist for the national Better Business Bureau’s prestigious National Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics in 2003.
To participate in this event or for more information, send an e-mail to jennifer@peakbasementsystems.com. Peak Basement Systems performs foundation repair in Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Rockrimmon, Blanca, Kiowa and surrounding CO areas.
Peak Basement Systems
723 S. Sierra Madre St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
1-800-793-8224
http://www.structuralrepaircolorado.com
Hayden, CO, Police Dept. Project
Colorado Basement Systems was recently contracted to install CleanSpace in a new building being constructed for the Hayden Police Department. The 20 millimeter antimicrobial liner was specifically requested by the project architect, Ron Szerlong Associates, PC out of Steamboat Springs. The 5,600 + sq. ft. installation was completed in two days and required five technicians.
Colorado Basement Systems is a basement waterproofing and crawl space repair company that serves greater Aspen and surrounding areas of Colorado. They also specialize in mold remediation and dehumidification. They are a member of the Basement Systems international network of contractors.
CleanSpace liners are great for keeping buildings clean and dry, and are perfect for crawl space encapsulation.
For more information on CleanSpace, visit here: http://www.basementsystems.com/crawlspace
read morePiering the Olympic Training Center
The foundation repair specialists at Peak Basement Systems in Colorado will be given the unique opportunity this week to pier the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. They will be using around 20 helical piers to complete this job.
Starting Wednesday, foreman Chris Como, a Double Platinum Service Provider recently honored for inventing the “Extendo Bracket” for piering in tight spaces, will spearhead the job. The project will also be overseen by CTL Thompson, foremost authority on piering in the nation. The crew will be driving down 24 light commercial helical piers over the course of two days.
The Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs is the headquarters for the U.S. Olympic Committee administration and the Olympic Training Center programs. It is one of three Olympic Training Centers and has been in operation since the late 1970s.
For more information on Peak Basement Systems, check them out online!
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