Richard Comeras (President) – November 14, 2013 Year after year we hear from inquiring customers about small pinhole leaks in their foundation walls. These small pinholes/dimples are known in the construction industry as tie rods.  When concrete is poured, tie rods are used to separate the wood forms.  When the concrete has cured and is solid, the forms are removed and the metal tie rods are snapped off at the surface of the concrete. When...

Many homeowners want to know ‘what is the best and right way to waterproof the basement?’ Too many attempt a DIY solution that unfortunately doesn’t work at all or doesn’t last. The problem is, you only know it won’t work when your basement crack repair fails again, causing damage to your basement. The answer to the question of basement crack repair is not always straight forward. The right solution depends on the way water is...

Water can enter your basement in any number of ways. But one common way basement water happens is as a result of cracks in the foundation that expand in cold weather. Smaller foundation cracks and basement floor cracks can become larger and expand during the cold weather. This is not necessarily a problem when the ground is dry and frozen. However, once the rain falls or the snow begins to melt, but the cracks are...

by: Richard Comeras (President) I recently visited a homeowner that showed me where he had water coming into his basement all year round. It did not matter if it was a heaving rain or a drought period, water penetrated into his basement. The customer told me he had multiple waterproofing companies come out to do an inspection and they told him he needed drain systems for over six thousand dollars. Water leaking into a basement...

If you are considering using your basement for storage or remodeling your basement for living space, the first thing you need to do is consider the foundation.  With more and more people spending money on home remodeling, and the with one of the most common of those projects being basement remodeling, A1 Foundation Crack Repair wants to be sure that you do everything you can to prevent water in the basement. Many people are choosing...

Winter is on the way, certainly is will soon be time to salt your driveways, walkways and garages. If you have spalling concrete already, winter salt will only make it worse. Uneven walkways are not only hazardous to pedestrians, but they cracking and uneven garages, stairs, and walkways also lack structural integrity. Salt for de-icing on your businesses driveways and parking structures can cause pitting or spalling on concrete surfaces. If concrete areas are already...

Water can cause damage to a home like little else. Leaks and flooding can cause various structural insufficiencies and may lead to unsafe conditions in a home. Moisture or inches of water in a basement is nothing to take lightly. Furnaces and water heaters damaged by water can be costly to replace. Wires that come in contact with water can become hazards and cause an electrical fire, wood in contact with water can rot and...

Fall is here and winter is on the way. This winter, the Farmer’s Almanac predicts a tough winter with above normal precipitation, either rain or snow.  In fact, they specifically mentioned the end of winter snow and rain. For many, this means wet basements in their future. Above average snowfalls at the beginning or end of the winter season, when temperatures can suddenly rise and cause snow to rapidly thaw, can cause basement flooding. Rapid...

There are many causes and many ways that water can get into your basement and cause flooding or other damage. How can you prevent basement flooding? Basement flooding can be an all-too-common occurrence and a potentially a serious problem.   Basement flooding has many consequences. Apart from the damages and mess, respiratory problems can result from chronically wet houses; there is potential for long-term damage to your home’s structure; an increase in insurance rates; and...

The housing market is picking up. Many people are getting ready to sell their homes and many are remodeling their homes in order to increase the value for a sale in the future. Still others have decided to stay because, while they will get a good price for their home, they still have to pay more for a new home. For all of the above reasons basement remodeling projects are increasing. If love your home...