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Water In Basement / Crawl Space Drainage Problems

Water In Basement / Crawl Space Drainage Problems

Damp, musty smells and wet walls are signs that water is getting into your basement or crawl space. Rainwater runoff from your roof or landscape soaks into the ground and often collects near your home – that is against basement walls, crawl spaces, or in the soil...

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Cause of Foundation Problems

Cause of Foundation Problems

The Fountain, a Fife With all the weight of your Seattle home, plus uneven and shifting soils, along with temperature and moisture fluctuations, your home’s foundation support takes it from all sides. The trick is to know for certain if that crack is cosmetic or...

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Moisture In Your Basement? Here’s Why. . .

Moisture In Your Basement? Here’s Why. . .

Moisture is one of the most detrimental components to a home’s structural integrity. No matter how well you take care of your home, chances are good you’ll find yourself struggling with moisture problems in the basement. Why does this happen? If you have moisture in...

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Is Your Home Making You Sick?

Is Your Home Making You Sick?

You may not know it, but the home you love, have put your heart and soul into, and have taken care of for all of these years could be making you sick. There are many potential areas of risk. For example, you could have areas of mold and mildew in your home. These...

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Fife Memorial Fountain Move

Fife Memorial Fountain Move

Fountain HistoryThe Fountain, a Fife fixture since 1914, originally served as a watering station for horses and was located at what is now the intersection of 54th & 20th Streets. It was moved to its current location in front of the Fife Swim Center in 1984....

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5 Warning Signs Of Foundation Damage

5 Warning Signs Of Foundation Damage

The foundation of a home is one of the most critical – if not the most critical – structural component of a home. Yet, homeowners often don’t think twice about it. The foundation’s stability is dependent on many factors, but shifting ground, water runoff, and...

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FOUNDATION REPAIR TERMS TO KNOW

FOUNDATION REPAIR TERMS TO KNOW

BUILDERS PIERSBuilders piers are poured before the foundation is laid at a spacing of 4-8 feet apart and can be as shallow as 3-4 feet deep. The piers were designed to assist in holding the grade beam in place. Due to their low level of placement, it is not uncommon...

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