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How Drought Affects Your Home’s Foundation

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In many regions, summer signifies more than just warm temperatures. As the vibrant showers of spring yield to the scorching, arid spells of late July and August, the clay soils beneath our fading lawns start to dry and contract. Yet, it’s not just the soil beneath our lawns that undergoes this shrinkage; the soil beneath […]

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Foundation Repair and Clean Up in Portland, OR

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Many of our customer have concern that there will be grand destruction that goes along with digging under the home to find the foundation. We take pride in the tidiness of our work and make sure that we leave the condition of your home is better shape than which we found it in. […]

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How The Frost Line Affects Your Home’s Foundation

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When homeowners hear the word “frost,” they often think about protecting their outdoor plants from freezing temperatures. However, frost can also pose a significant threat to the foundation of your home. Frost occurs when water in the ground freezes due to cold temperatures, creating a layer of ice. Just like the thin layer of ice […]

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What is the Cost of Fixing a Crack?

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After a house is constructed, it typically settles into its place, often revealing itself through subtle signs like hairline cracks in interior walls or the occasional creak in the night. These are common occurrences and usually nothing to worry about. However, if those cracks begin to widen or if other issues such as sticking doors, […]

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Foundation Repair – Pier Installation in Portland, OR

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Great photo gallery of a piering project located in NE Portland, Oregon. This was a very unique project. The house is literally built of bedrock. Normally we wouldn’t think this house would budge at all, but due to poor pre-construction by the home builder, the foundation was giving. You try to drive hydraulic piers into […]

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Foundation Repair – What are the Signs: Foundation Settlement and Failure

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Do you have sticking doors and windows? Cracks around your door frames? Not sure why they keep appearing? Learn more about foundation settlement and how this affects your home. TerraFirma can help with the solution to keep your home safe, dry and level. Visit us at www.goterrafirma.com or call us at 1-866-942-4486 […]

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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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