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Several crawl spaces have dirt floors because homeowners usually opt for the cheapest option for their crawl space when building...

The word foundation is defined as the groundwork or basis of anything and that includes the one for your home....

Most basement windows are small and are considered an eyesore while the rest of the basement looks great. They also...

Are you in need of a new, dependable sump pump? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Sump pumps...

School supplies are back in the stores and the days are getting shorter and cooler, this means one thing… fall...

If you are wanting to waterproof your basement, you may know that asump pumpis one of the most essential products...

As years go by you might notice that your floors have become unleveled, saggy, or maybe even bouncy. Unfortunately, this...

Homeowners usually try to avoid their crawl spaces at all costs thinking that if they don’t look or think about...

Most reasonable homeowners aim to keep their basements dry and comfortable, regardless of whether they're finished or unfinished. After all,...

1. The Problem Only Gets Worse Once a home experiences foundation settlement, the settlement will only get worse with time....

What Can Cause Wall Failure? Many homeowners might not realize how much pressure the soil around your home can...

When finishing basements, homeowners usually don’t put much thought into the ceiling of the basement. At Fortress Foundation Solutions, we...

As we move into winter, your basement will become cold and uncomfortable to be in. If you want to utilize...

Mold has been an issue that everyone is aware of. As society has increased our standards for clean living, our...

During the winter most of us don’t step foot outside unless we absolutely have to. Most of our time...

One reason that your basement may experience leaking could be due to hydrostatic pressure. What is hydrostatic pressure? Hydrostatic pressure...

Signs of Foundation Settlement When the foundation of a home settles, there are usually visual signs that signify the movement of...

The last thing any homeowner wants to see is water in their basement. What do you do now? Don’t worry!...

We all know what mold is, but do you know how it develops? Knowledge is the key to understanding how...

Basements are unlike any other area of the home. Why? Water. Basements are bound to have some time of water...

Misused & Susceptible to Water Often fiberglass insulation is misused when it's installed. An example of misuse is when it...