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Hiring a foundation repair contractor is an important task—but it’s also one that might feel daunting. If you’ve never had to hire this type of professional before then you might have no idea what to even look for. You may be wondering if all foundation repair contractors are the same? And if not, what are…
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What Are Glass Block Windows? As the name implies, glass block windows are transparent squares that combine to form a whole window. The glass block is really just clear rock, pure silica; each one is either 7.75x7.75 inches or 5.75x5.75 inches and can weigh between 3 to 4 pounds. That weight is an important factor…
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If you are thinking about making your basement into living space, you should also be thinking about egress window installation. An egress window is simply a window big enough to serve as an exit in case of an emergency. All bedrooms must have egress windows, so if you are planning a bedroom in the basement,…
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When you start to see cracks in your foundation walls, you might be concerned that your whole house is at risk, and that you’re looking at major money to fix it. Those fears may be groundless on both counts. If you have a poured concrete foundation (the most common one in the Milwaukee area), you’d…
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The foundation of your house needs to be secure; it’s the basis for every other component of your home. Usually, you would be considering foundation repair when there are visible signs that your basement is damaged. However, if you are going to undertake renovations that involve adding a story (or more) to your home, you…
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A home’s foundation bears the weight of the entire home and must be in great shape to hold up for years in the often wet Milwaukee weather. While some home settling is normal, especially in the first three years of a home’s life, settling should cause little more than a few minor cosmetic problems. Of…
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Imagine a relentless foe, water, constantly pressing against the very foundations of your home. It's a battle out of sight, yet its effects can ripple through every corner of your space, from the basement to the attic. Exterior basement waterproofing forms an impervious barrier, shielding your sanctuary against moisture and its many insidious companions like…
Read moreThis spring has certainly been a wet one with a seeming overload of rain in many parts of the Upper Midwest. Combined with spring thaws and continued wet weather for the past year, many Wisconsin homeowners are finding themselves with muddy yards and wet basements these days. Even homes that have not found their foundations…
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