Q. The foundation of my 28-year-old home has suddenly shifted, resulting in a large crack. Up until this time, the foundation was perfect. We have obtained three bids to repair the damage. The bids ...

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Concrete cracks. The reasons for that are the stuff of engineering seminars, Ph.D. dissertations, and contractors’ worst nightmares. Here’s a short list: Differential Settlement: Concrete needs to be ...

There are many factors that lead to concrete cracks and foundation cracks. Homeowners may only be focused on the damage they can see, while it’s the contractors’ responsibility to go several steps ...

Q - I heard you talking on your show about horizontal cracks in the foundation and how bad they are. I have a vertical crack in my basement wall. My neighbor says caulk will fix it, another says use ...