Encapsulation or Controlled Ventilation – encapsulate and/or waterproof a 100 year old house ?
Encapsulation Vs. Controlled Ventilation https://lnkd.in/gE96E7zM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eleujo-yDeQ&t=255s Downtown Charlotte North Carolina has many old neighborhoods that date back between the 1900’s and the 1940’s. Many of these old houses have basement / cellar areas adjacent to crawl spaces that were used for heating back in the old days. Oil heat and coal were common forms of […]
Leaning Chimney Repair – Tilting Chimney Problem in Charlotte
Leaning Chimney Repair – Charlotte NC Chimney problems continue to be a common occurrence in the foundation repair industry in the Charlotte market. Chimneys have the vulnerability of having an excessive amount of weight constructed on a fixed point. Often, chimney foundations are poured much too thin or too small as well as being honeycombed […]
Railroad Tie Retaining Wall Problems? Repair or Replace in Charlotte NC
Railroad Tie Retaining Wall Collapsing, Leaning or Decaying? If you are a homeowner, realtor, or property manager in the Charlotte area and you are dealing with a damaged or decaying timber retaining wall on the property, exploring a repair strategy as opposed to removal and/or replacement could save thousands of dollars on the project. There […]
The Lost Art of Residential Foundation Repair in Charlotte, NC. How do I pick an experienced Contractor?
In Charlotte as with many trades across the United States there is an increasing shortage of qualified personnel to fill production teams in the foundation repair arena. Discussions with colleagues and professionals in the industry all migrate to the same conclusion and agreement with the grim reality of the constant frustration in finding experienced and […]
Cat Urine Odor Problem Solved in Weddington NC
Cat Urine Odor Problem Solved – Weddington, NC TESTIMONIAL FOR MASSERANG CONSULTING/SPECIALTY FOUNDATION REPAIR We are really happy, great job guys. As you know, I was a skeptic, but you came through for us! Feel free to let other prospects know our story and you’re welcome to use my post again. Thanks, Dan and Robin […]
Ray Terry – About Your House Radio discussing crawl space science, air quality and mold issues. 8-5-17
Published on August 6, 2017 I wanted to thank Ray personally for having us on his show on Saturday! We were lucky to have some of the top minds in the industry all sitting down at the same table together to discuss the intricacies of crawl space science and the effects of moisture, condensation, drainage […]
Should I Keep Crawl Space Vents Open or Closed?
Crawl Space Vents Open or Closed? It is that time a year once again. Heavy rains, followed by periods of excessive heat. Elevated relative humidity and dew point levels become common now all through the summer. It is the season of condensation problems inside Charlotte, NC crawlspaces. Homeowners are now faced with the unpleasant reality […]
Hardwood Floor Cupping – Crawlspace Moisture Problems
Hardwood Floor Cupping Problems? Elevated Crawl Space Moisture Problems … With the passing of Spring break, and the upcoming Easter weekend, days become longer and temperatures rise. Weather patterns change to a more sub-tropical feel. Dew point levels increase. It is the start of the condensation season inside North Carolina crawl spaces. Crawl Space […]
Crawl Space Misdiagnosis – Customer Overcharged by Thousands for Unneeded Services
LOCAL CRAWL SPACE SCIENCE COMPANIES MISDIAGNOSE SYMPTOMS AND ATTEMPT TO OVERCHARGE CUSTOMERS FOR UNNEEDED SERVICES IN NORTH CAROLINA. (PART 1) I recently visited a customer in the Triad market that had some unique challenges to overcome with her crawl space. This customer had spent a fortune with a contractor waterproofing her basement and encapsulating […]
Home Foundation Problems or Crawl Space Moisture Concerns? How Independent Consultants Can Save You Money
How Independent Consultants Can Save You Money…Solving Your Home Foundation Problems and Crawlspace Moisture Problems Over the last 20 years there has been a huge effort to dominate and control the foundation repair, waterproofing, and crawl space moisture control industries by franchisee networks in the main population centers of the United States. Some […]