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The 7 Worst Problems to Have in Your Basement

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If your basement is unfinished, it’s probably not a place where you want to spend a lot of time. And if you have a crawl space, you probably don’t spend any time in there unless there’s a problem, like a plumbing leak. Even if you don’t plan to use your basement as living space or […]

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Why TerraFirma Concrete Leveling is a Better Alternative to Mudjacking

why concrete leveling is better than mudjacking (portland oregon)
From poor installation to soil erosion, there are plenty of reasons why your concrete is damaged, but there aren’t too many ways to fix it. My Concrete is Uneven. How Do I fix It? You can always replace your concrete, but the time, cost, and energy involved is sometimes too much for homeowners. For years, […]

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Commercial Solutions – Repair your crumbling foundation walls with NuWal!

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✅ Retrofit ✅ Reinforce ✅ Restore  TerraFirma’s NuWal system is an innovative, high-strength steel wall system engineered to solve your bowed, cracked, or failing foundation walls. Learn how TerraFirma can repair your home’s foundation, basement, or crawl space by visiting GoTerraFirma.com […]

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5 Stains You Should Look Out For on Your Basement Walls

5 stains you should be looking out for on your basement walls (Portland Oregon)
Unfinished basements can be an eyesore, but for those of us who use basements for laundry and storage, looks aren’t important. That is, except for when ugly and suspicious stains begin to appear on our basement walls. In this two-part blog series, we’ll examine what every stain means in your basement. Chipping and Flaking Materials […]

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Do Crawl Space Ventilation Fans Work?

Do Crawl Space Ventilation Fans Work 1 1 crawl space
For many years, it was a common practice to ventilate the crawl space using exterior vents and fans to move outside air through space in an effort to keep it dry and comfortable. Unfortunately, the natural humidity, toxins, pests, and irritants that accompany that outside air, also tend to wind up in the crawl space –effectively nullifying […]

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Basement Waterproofing – VaporWall Barrier Installation

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Given the wet northwest environment we live in, waterproofing your basement is essential to protecting your home from water damage. For unfinished basements, our VaporLoc Wall Barrier prevents moisture, mold growth, and is backed by a 25-year warranty.  […]

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What is Dry Rot and How Do You Avoid It in Your Home?

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More than 20 billion feet of timber is destroyed by wood rot every year in the United States. That’s more timber damage than what’s caused by fires. Nearly 10 percent of all wood production is dedicated to replacing rotted wood. Rotting wood is a significant problem for homeowners. For homeowners in the Pacific Northwest, dry […]

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Foundation Repair – Push pier system

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Rain or shine, the soil under your home is continually shifting and affecting your home’s foundation… Fortunately, TerraFirma has the foundation solutions to stabilize your home. […]

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