Lally columns play an important role in holding up your home and keeping the flooring level.  Since they’re so critical, how do you know when it’s time to repair or replace one?  Adam shares his considerable experience with lally columns and when it’s time to call in a pro to fix one.

Episode 375 - When is it time to replace my lally column?

Most foundations A1 Foundation Crack Repair deals with today are stone foundations and concrete foundations.  But there are some structures they come across that have block foundations.  What are the common issues they typically see with those?

Episode 376 - What are common issues found in block foundations?

Imagine the frustration a homeowner would feel if after all the expense of building an addition, the seam where the old foundation and new foundation meets suddenly starts leaking. What’s going on there?

Episode 377 - The foundation on my new addition is leaking where it meets the old foundation. Why?

Sump pumps are often used to pump water out of a basement when water leaks occur.  Is that a prime solution or are sump pumps simply a Band-Aid for the real cause of the water problem?

Episode 378 - My neighbor thinks I need a sump pump. Do I really need one?

In this episode, Adam shares an interesting case study about a bulkhead with a cold joint and how he solved this mysterious leak.

Episode 379 - The case of the bulkhead with a cold joint

Since sump pumps are operated by electricity, what happens if your power fails for a long period of time?  Are you at risk of a flooded basement?  Adam talks about battery back-up systems for sump pumps.

Episode 380 - I have a sump pump, but what happens if my power fails?

Basement waterproofing is quite a broad topic. How do you waterproof a basement?  Adam explains basement waterproofing at the 30,000 foot level.

Episode 381 - People say I need to waterproof my basement. How do I do that?

If a homeowner is spending a lot of money to finish their basement, it’s only natural that they would want some kind of guarantee that they won’t have to rip it up in a year to fix a water leak.  Is there something you can do to waterproof a basement to prevent water leaks?

Episode 382 - How can I waterproof my basement before I finish it?

Does a musty basement mean you have a water leak somewhere?  What could be the problem if a basement smells like mold or mildew?  Adam Tracy, The Crack Daddy, explains.

Episode 383 - My basement smells musty, is there a way to fix that?

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.

Episode 384 - My newer home is leaking at the seam where the floor and wall meet

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.

Episode 385 - What types of bulkheads give homeowners the most headaches?

This podcast provides expert wall and basement crack repair tips for homeowners and businesses. A1 Foundation's valuable insight and information will help avert the disaster of a flooded basement and save you money.

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