Foundation Crack Repair, Basement Waterproofing Blog

How A1 helped homeowners avoid a massive repair bill on a block foundation job

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

A1 Foundation Crack Repair has a long history of saving homeowners money on foundation repair jobs simply because they are reputable, experienced, and fair, not to mention the 10-year warranty and long track record of outstanding workmanship. In this episode, Adam shares an interesting case study on how A1 saved homeowners in Leominster Massachusetts bigtime on a block foundation repair job. Narrator: It’s time once again for the “Crack Man Podcast” hosted by A1 Foundation...

How to turn an inexpensive foundation crack into a really expensive repair

Friday, October 25, 2024

If you have money to burn, it doesn’t hurt to ignore small repair jobs until they become very expensive repairs. In this episode, Adam shares an interesting case study on how a customer turned a small repair job into a very expensive fix. Narrator: It’s time once again for the “Crack Man Podcast” hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I’m Darren Kincaid here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam and The Crack Man...

The case of the block foundation and leaky pipe penetration

Thursday, October 10, 2024

In this episode, Adam shares an interesting case study about a block foundation and leaky pipe penetration. Narrator: It’s time once again for the “Crack Man Podcast” hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I’m Darren Kincaid here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam and The Crack Man Rich have over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry. Rich as over two5 years as the president and founder of A1 Foundation Crack Repair. This...

Why are lally columns so important?

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

If a lally column has integrity issues or is improperly installed, can it cause problems with the structure of the house? Adam shares a cautionary tale about an improperly installed lally column. $('audio,video').mediaelementplayer(); Narrator: The topic of today's podcast: Why are lally columns so important? Well, Adam, if a lally column has integrity issues or is improperly installed, can it cause problems with the structure of the house? Adam: It absolutely can cause issues with...

Why is there water coming into my basement after a water line upgrade?

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Why would water start pouring into your basement after a water line upgrade? Did the plumber screw up or could it be something else entirely? The Crack Daddy explains what it could be and how A1 Foundation Crack Repair fixes problems like these. Narrator: The topic of today's podcast: Why is there water coming into my basement after a water line upgrade? So, Adam, why would water start pouring into your basement after a water...

Is there a DIY fix for my stone foundation?

Thursday, September 05, 2024

Stone foundations are often found in old homes and when things age, they often need repair. Is there a low-cost fix for most stone foundation issues? Adam discusses the issue. Narrator: It’s time once again for the “Crack Man Podcast” hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I’m Darren Kincaid here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam and The Crack Man Rich have over 30 years’ experience in the construction industry. Rich as over...

My newer home is leaking at the seam where the floor and wall meet. What’s happening there?

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Is it common to have a leak at the seam where the floor and wall meet in a newer home? One would think newer construction wouldn’t have problems like that but occasionally, it does. The CrackDaddy explains why and how he fixes it. Narrator: The topic of today's podcast: My newer home is leaking at the seam where the floor and wall meet. What's happening there? So Adam, is it common having a leak like...

What kinds of interesting things grow in basement wall cracks?

Thursday, August 22, 2024

In our last podcast, Adam shared a story about ants pouring out of a basement wall crack. Creepy, right? What other kinds of things does A1 Foundation Crack Repair see growing out of old wall cracks? Adam shares a funny story from Dedham MA. Narrator: It’s time once again for the “Crack Man Podcast” hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I’m Darren Kincaid here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam and The Crack...

I have an older house that has a leak at the seam where the floor and wall meet. What can I do about it?

Thursday, June 20, 2024

It’s kind of expected that an older home will develop a leak at some point. Is the floor & wall seam leak a normal issue A1 Foundation Crack Repair runs into? Adam explains why older homes can develop a leak at the seam where the floor and wall meet and what you can do about it. $('audio,video').mediaelementplayer(); Narrator: The topic of today's podcast: I have an older house that has a leak at the seam...

What types of bulkheads give homeowners the most headaches?

Thursday, June 13, 2024

A bulkhead is a structure that provides access to the basement and there are several different types. In this episode, Adam explains the different types of bulkheads and how A1 Foundation Crack Repair maintains and waterproofs them. $('audio,video').mediaelementplayer(); Narrator: It’s time once again for the “Crack Man Podcast” hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I’m Darren Kincaid here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam and The Crack Man Rich have over 30 years’...


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