Foundation Crack Repair, Basement Waterproofing Blog

Why is there a puddle in my basement every morning?

Friday, September 01, 2023

In this interesting case study, Adam explains why a homeowner might find a mysterious water puddle in their basement every morning. Is it a phantom or something equally sinister? The CrackDaddy explains. Narrator: It’s time once again for the “Crack Man Podcast” hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I’m Darren Kincaid here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam and The Crack Man Rich have over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry. Rich...

What Do Foundation Cracks and Termites Have in Common?

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

When you think of concrete, the last thing you think of is termites, given the little critters feed on wood and not concrete. What in the world do termites and foundation cracks have in common? $('audio,video').mediaelementplayer(); Narrator: The topic of today's podcast: What do foundation cracks and termites have in common? So, Adam, when I think of concrete, the last thing I think of is termites given the little critters feed on wood and not...

My insurance company is cancelling my policy for foundation cracks. What can I do?

Friday, June 30, 2023

An insurance company cancelling a homeowner’s policy can be quite disconcerting, especially when it’s for foundation structural issues. A1 Foundation Crack Repair has dealt with this issue a number of times. Tony how A1 has helped customers get this situation resolved? Narrator: It’s time once again for the “Crack Man Podcast” hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I’m Darren Kincaid here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam and The Crack Man Rich have...

Oh shoot! There’s water coming out of my coal chute

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Adam shares an interesting case study about a leaking coal chute. He explains how he was able to stop the leak in this legacy apparatus no longer in use. Narrator: It’s time once again for the “Crack Man Podcast” hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I’m Darren Kincaid here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam and The Crack Man Rich have over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry. Rich as over 25...

Is it a good idea to Epoxy a basement or garage floor?

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

It seems to be a fad these days to lay down a fancy epoxy resin over the garage floor to spiff it up and cover up blemishes.  Seems like a nice upgrade; but, is it a good idea from a concrete maintenance perspective? Narrator: It’s time once again for the “Crack Man Podcast” hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I’m Darren Kincaid here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam and The Crack Man Rich...

Huge home addition causes major concrete foundation issue for homeowner

Wednesday, May 03, 2023

The CrackDaddy extols another interesting case study...this time about a huge home addition that caused a major concrete foundation issue for the homeowner. Narrator: It’s time once again for the “Crack Man Podcast” hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I’m Darren Kincaid here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam and The Crack Man Rich have over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry. Rich as over 25 years as the president and founder...

Why do bulkheads tend to leak in early Spring?

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Spring weather can fluctuate wildly, going from freezing cold to quite warm in the matter of days.  How does that affect how watertight a bulkhead can be? Narrator: It’s time once again for the “Crack Man Podcast” hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I’m Darren Kincaid here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam and The Crack Man Rich have over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry. Rich as over 25 years as the...

Why are foundations in some Massachusetts homes crumbling?

Thursday, April 13, 2023

There is a phenomenon in Massachusetts where some foundations in homes are crumbling for no apparent reason.  In this episode, Adam explains why some foundations are crumbling due to pyrrhotite and what can be done about it. Narrator: It’s time once again for the “Crack Man Podcast” hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I’m Darren Kincaid here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam and The Crack Man Rich have over 30 years’ experience...

Creative DIY Remedies for Foundation Crack Repair

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

It’s only natural for a homeowner to try and fix problems with their house on their own before calling in a professional. The Crackman has seen some doozies in his 3+ decades as the Crackman. Listen in as he regales us with some of his favorite DIY disaster stories. $('audio,video').mediaelementplayer(); Narrator: The topic of today's podcast: Creative DIY remedies for foundation crack repair. So Rich, it's only natural for a homeowner to try and fix...

Spring rains are coming. How will that affect my basement?

Tuesday, April 04, 2023

It’s been a warm winter and now we’re just into Spring, which brings a lot of rain.  How could that affect a homeowner’s basement? Narrator: It’s time once again for the “Crack Man Podcast” hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I’m Darren Kincaid here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam and The Crack Man Rich have over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry. Rich as over 25 years as the president and founder...


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