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Why it is a good idea to fix stone foundation issues in the winter

Monday, March 13, 2023

It’s pretty obvious that fixing holes in a foundation is good idea, but why is it especially important to fix stone foundations in the winter? The Crackman explains. $('audio,video').mediaelementplayer(); 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 Man himself, Rich Comeras. Rich has 30 years’ experience in the construction industry and over 25 years as the president and founder of...

It’s the middle of winter…why is my basement flooding?

Friday, March 03, 2023

To some it may seem counterintuitive that you’d be getting a ton of water in the basement in the winter, but it happens quite a bit.  Why is that? Adam explains why basements can flood, even during winter. $('audio,video').mediaelementplayer(); 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...

What are the hazards of incorrectly installing a lally column?

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Over the years, we’ve covered a ton of DIY disasters but this case study involves a contractor who bit off more than he could chew.  Adam explains what can happen if you start digging around your foundation without the expertise to do so. 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...

How do I stop getting basement water through my bulkhead?

Thursday, February 09, 2023

In this episode, Adam shares this case study and explains how leaking bulkheads can introduce water into the basement and how to fix 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 in the construction industry. Rich as over 25 years as the president and founder...

How can felling trees around a house affect its foundation?

Wednesday, February 08, 2023

Most homeowners know that having a large tree too close to the house can be bad on several different fronts. But what are the ramifications of felling one with respect to the foundation? Adam explains how felling trees around a house can affect the foundations of nearby homes. Narrator: The topic of today's podcast: How can cutting trees down around the house affect its foundation? So Adam, I think most homeowners know that having a...

My lally column is badly rusting. At what point should I be concerned?

Wednesday, February 08, 2023

In this episode, Adam has another interesting case study about a customer who was concerned about a rusting lally column.  He explains how important it is to maintain one’s lally columns. 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...

What happens when a newly constructed house overloads the main beam on a concrete wall?

Friday, December 30, 2022

In a newly constructed house, especially with today’s strict construction standards, the last thing a homeowner should worry about is the foundation the home is sitting on. In this episode, Adam discusses a situation a homeowner faced when this very issue came to a head. 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...

I spray foamed my basement to stop a leak and water is still coming in

Friday, December 09, 2022

Over the years we’ve covered many a DIY project gone bad on this podcast.  On this episode, The Crack Daddy extols his thoughts about spray foam as a water leak prevention method. 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...

Can a house fire affect the structural integrity of the home’s foundation?

Thursday, December 08, 2022

A house fire is bad enough but depending on the severity of the damage, you might be able to save the home.  But what about the foundation?  How does a fire affect 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 in the construction industry....

Various ways too much rain can cause basement water problems

Thursday, November 03, 2022

In our podcast last week, we were talking about the drought. This week, the weather turned 180 and as a consequence, we have an interesting case study from Cranston RI. The CrackDaddy enlightens us. 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...


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