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Archive for February, 2007


Slab Leaks and Foundation Repair

By on Thursday, February 22nd, 2007 | No Comments

Some foundation repair companies also include an option of checking for slab leaks as part of the leveling process. It’s not hard to see that if your concrete foundation had to be lifted a number of inches in places to achieve level-hood there just might be some stress on the plumbing joints under the slab. [...]

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Foundation Repair – Steel Piers and Rust

By on Wednesday, February 21st, 2007 | 2 Comments

A question that comes to mind in considering steel piers for underpinning your concrete slab foundation is “are they going to rust or otherwise corrode?” Fair question. One of the answers involves using galvanized steel piers. Another method of corrosion protection for steel piers makes use of powder coating technology. However, there is a report [...]

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What’s Not Romantic About Foundation Repair?

By on Tuesday, February 13th, 2007 | No Comments

The money wizards over at MSNBC are saying that consumers will spend 13.7 buh-zillion US dollars on Valentine’s Day gifts this year, an increase over last year’s sales. So I have to ask, “Where are the Valentine’s Day tie-ins for foundation repair advertising?” I have not heard one radio commercial or seen one print ad [...]

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Foundation Repair Companies Offering Coupons

By on Friday, February 2nd, 2007 | No Comments

I live in the Dallas, Texas area where we are bombarded with advertising from foundation repair companies. Some of the ads are more soft sell than others but it seems they would all love to come out, shake your hand, ask how the kids are and give your concrete slab-on-ground foundation a free no-obligation inspection. [...]

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