Have you noticed a white and fuzzy substance along your basement wall? If so, you’ve got efflorescence. While it is a common issue in concrete and masonry block foundations, it can occur on any porous surface, such as wood or stucco. While efflorescen …
If you’ve noticed cracking in your drywall, there are several reasons why it could be happening. In this blog, the team at Van Matre Construction will go over the various underlying issues that can affect your drywall, many of which require a visit fro …
Your home rests on its foundation, which is why issues like soil erosion can affect the structural integrity of the entire property. Once the foundation shifts, a ripple effect can travel up through the walls, spread across ceilings and the roof, and d …
You’ve noticed that the doors in your home are sticking. If it only happened with the bathroom, you might be inclined to dismiss the problem as post-shower humidity, but when you’re struggling to open and close doors throughout the house, you’ll defini …
You’ve been looking for your dream home and think you may have finally found it. It looks great on the outside, the rooms are spacious, and the yard is the perfect size to set up a playground for your growing family. Then the seller discloses tha …
You’re walking through your home and something just doesn’t seem right. The floors look normal but they feel uneven and in some rooms, the doors and windows are beginning to stick. As an experiment, you roll one of your child’s marbles across the rug. …
Being one of the first things guests see, most homeowners know there is value to a well landscaped yard. However, you may not realize just how valuable a professionally landscaped yard really is. If designed properly, a landscaped yard can help manage …
When you took out homeowners insurance, the purpose was likely to protect your home from catastrophic events like vandalism, floods, and fires. You may not have been thinking about foundation issues at the time, but now that you’ve noticed some cracks …
Back before slab foundations became the norm, homes were lifted in place by pier and beam arrangements made from treated lumber and elevated atop blocks or piers. The beams, which run parallel the length of the house, can be spaced up to 12’ apart whil …
When your foundation is being compromised by drainage issues, a repair specialist will usually recommend using a French drain (also known as a rubble drain) or surface drain to correct the problem. The primary difference between the two systems is that …
