The crawl space under your home is a part of your home. It isn’t usually treated that way. When was the last time you actually looked into your crawl space, or were in your crawl space? That area houses a number of components of your home, not to mention, it could be housing vermin and other pests without you even knowing about it. If you have water in your crawl space, it can be even worse for you as a homeowner.…
There is no part of your house that is more critical than the foundation. The concrete is what everything else is built on; if it’s compromised in any way, structures built on top of it will be unsafe. Concrete is the material used for foundations because of its strength. However, the strength of concrete is not static – it can vary greatly depending on certain factors and how they are controlled during the construction process.…
Your home’s plumbing, just like all other building materials, can degrade over time due to a combination of structural stress and the pressure of general aging. Over time, this degradation can increase the risk of leaks and other related plumbing problems occurring, which can be complicated and expensive to fix. Understanding some of the warning signs associated with a plumbing system that is nearing the end of its effective lifespan can help you determine when you should contact a professional about replacing your home’s plumbing.…