Among the things that great cinema action heroes have taught us is that every hero has their signature move or signature gadget: a whip and a fedora, a web-shooter, a laser sword or an Aston Martin with a few optional extras installed. Different tools, different situations, different methods. Foundation repair works much the same way. The right tools for the right job. Many homeowners assume that there is one universal (or best) way to fix a foundation problem, but there is a

If this sounds like the title of a summer blockbuster, you’re not too far off. When it comes to protecting your home from moisture, two approaches are often brought into the spotlight: waterproofing and encapsulation. Much like a classic ‘versus’ matchup, they’re often presented as competing solutions, but in reality, each one plays a very different role, with its own strengths, limitations, and purpose. But much like in most ‘versus’ movies, the true antagonist is not one or

When exploring the different types of foundation and specifically Pier and Beam foundation we’ve come across the subject of timber and...

Foundation repair. To do it yourself or not to do it yourself. That is the question. Even us, every now and then, have posted about DIY...

For the third post regarding the anatomies of foundations, we will be focusing in basemen foundations. Etymologically, the words basement...

In today’s post we will continue on discussing the anatomy of the most common types of foundation for residential buildings. Leaving...

Previously we have touched upon the subject of the different, or to be more precise, the most common types of foundations. Back then, we...

In the very first post on this blog we talked about soil behavior, which, long story short, is responsible for foundation damage to our...

If this is the first time in a while that you’ve visited the Ifix Blog, (And who can blame you; we are still removing the spider-webs...