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  Identifying a sinking foundation is one of the most important things you can do to keep your home safe and sound. Cold temperatures, floods, and droughts can affect the stability of your foundation. If you live in an area where it is common for floods to occur, you need to be able to quickly determine if your home is at risk of a sinking foundation . Slight Sloping of the Interior Floors Keeping a close eye on the floors of a home is important. Uneven floors can lead to other problems, such as cracks in drywall or window trim. They can also indicate a foundation issue. If you're unsure whether your home has sloping floors, it's worth checking with a building professional. The best way to find out if your floors are sloping is to have a professional perform a site inspection. A professional can determine the cause of the slope and suggest a plan to fix it. Sliding floors can be caused by structural issues with the foundation or framing. The National Association of Home Builder...

  Lintel repairs are a serious structural repair that can affect your property. Whether you need to repair a brick, steel, or concrete lintel, there are many different ways you can do it. These techniques are simple enough to do yourself, and you can make your lintel look like new again. If that is the case you will need to consider carrying out lintel repairs ,  structural repair   or possibly replacement to fix the problem. If you’ve noticed cracks above your roofs, windows, or doors, you may be wondering how to repair lintel. In this blog we have covered: Repairing a Brick Lintel Repairing a Steel Lintel Repairing a Concrete Lintel Repairing a Brick Lintel Whether you are building a new home or renovating an old one, there are several ways to repair a brick lintel. A cracked lintel can cause structural problems. It can cause a wall to sag and make it difficult to open the windows and doors. The first step in repairing a brick lintel is to identify the source of th...