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Why don't concrete piers work? Blunt concrete cylinders are too wide to be pushed deep into the ground and...

What exactly is slab settlement? Slab settlement is simply the movement a concrete slab experiences when the soil underneath it can...

People who fix their nasty crawlspaces properly might be the smartest and most financially rewarded homeowners.

Foundation Settlement is easy to spot once you know what to look for. Here are some of the more typical...

In order to capture water at the most common point of basement entry - the floor and the wall...

In recent years, mold has become an enormous issue. Mold is the subject of lawsuits, a fear for many builders,...

Homeowners assume that just because they have a waterproofing system, it means that they have a dry basement. Do not...

It is a dehumidifier - but it is not just any dehumidifier. The reviews on this specific dehumidifier are astounding....

Vents only make the moisture problem in your crawlspace worse. Not only do vents affect the moisture level, but they...

Do the Floors above your crawlspace seem bouncy, soft, or possibly unleveled? Here are some tips to help you identify if...

There are four main steps to solving the problems that can be caused by your dirt crawlspace. You gain a...

Another cause of moisture in a home comes from the air. Air is one of the most efficient means that water...

Moisture is one of the leading reasons Fortress is called so often. Although we never like to hear how unhappy...

When Fortress has access to the outside of the home, our helical anchor system is the best option to assist...

A TripleSafe sump pump is a top-of-the-line system that sports three sump pumps in one sump line. Pump one is a...

The Great Shape Debate While some waterproofing companies make a big deal about the shape of the pipes they install during...

Dry soils causing settling and high humidity causing mold and rot are awful problems that arise in many crawlspaces. But...

Heave is NOT settlement - but it does show similar signs. Fortress' sales representatives are well-educated to distinguish between the...

What are the floors above your crawl space doing? Do they seem bouncy, soft, or unlevel? Here's how to identify if...

Question : Does Fortress offer yearly maintenance? Answer : Absolutely! Yes, in fact, we recommend it. Your yearly maintenance is like...

Building codes for dirt crawlspaces allow for the space to include vents - the truth - they require them to...