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Basement Waterproofing for a Garage in Portland, OR

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This is a look at a comprehensive waterproofing project in southeast Portland. The complete solution contained Waterguard, a trench drain system, Drytrack around the perimeter, a sump pump and Cleanspace wall liner. Talk about a total and complete waterproofing system. The goal list was achieved through efficient collecting of the water and removal by one […]

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Crawl Space Repair Photo Album: Hovey Home

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Your entire home works as a system and works together to provide you and and your family with a healthy environment. Crawlspace health is sometimes overlooked. When crawlspaces become high in humidity, moisture and temperature, the insulation sags, wood rots and mold grows. These all greatly affect the rest of the home. In this particular […]

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Basement Waterproofing in Issaquah, WA

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The Pacific Northwest is known for its heavy rains, but not a lot of homes (especially older ones) have basements that are properly waterproofed. The homeowners of this lovely home in Issaquah, Washington realized that they didn’t have to live with a wet basement every year. Once they called TerraFirma, our System Design Specialist assessed […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation in Sutherlin, OR

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Condition your crawl space via complete encapsulation is not only a service home owners are having installed but is becoming a regular part of home building as a part of the original construction. By controlling groundwater seepage, isolation the ground from the earth, conditioning the air and closing off crawl space vents, home owners can […]

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Signs of Foundation Settlement in Oregon

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There are many sure tell signs of soil or foundation settlement. One of many ways to check for settlement is to simply take a walk around your house and look for cracks in the siding, cracks in the foundation itself, out of alignment windows and frames, and separation between siding pieces to name a few. […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation in Keizer, OR

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This home in Keizer, OR had a larger-than-usual crawl space that the homeowners were hoping to use for storage. Unfortunately, the dirt and dust made the homeowners feel uncomfortable with storing their valuables in the area, so they decided to call TerraFirma to find out what their options were. But dirt and dust wasn’t the […]

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Crawl Space Encapsulation in Portland, OR

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Cleanspace crawl space encapsulation is something every home owner needs to do if they haven’t already. Are warmer winter, more comfortable living conditions, lower energy bills and healthier breathing air something you are interested in? This is the perfect solution to reach all of your crawl space goals. 1. Controls excess water and groundwater seepage. […]

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Basement Waterproofing in University Place, WA

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It’s common for homeowners to turn their basement into a bedroom, but in the Pacific Northwest, it’s important to make sure that your basement is waterproof and free from water damage if you plan on having someone living in the room. The homeowners of this lovely house in University Place, WA knew that living in […]

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Foundation Repair – Helical Anchor System in Woodburn, OR

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There are four steps to successfully installing a helical pier or helical anchor system. First excavate around installation area to access the foundation footing. In this barn stabilization project, due to the existing narrow foundation walls and lack of footing, we created our own by fastening steel beams to the outside of the cement foundation. […]

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