Courses in this bundle
Options to Fix home foundations
You could spend a lot of time researching options to repair a house foundation problem. If it is a foundation problem, the most common repair is piering. Learn about that in this course but it could need something else..
Structure of a home
A very stripped down quick overview of what makes up the structure of a house.
Wet Basements or Crawlspaces
Have you ever walked in your socks in one of the rooms in the basement and had the carpet be soggy? The course takes you through the causes, symptoms and solutions for that.
Read and Understand Engineered Repair Plan
Almost every foundation repair requires an engineered plan to be submitted to the permits and engineering departments of a city, county or state. Learn how to read these plans and understand how the repairs will be completed.
Where to get help! Checklists to help you get started
There are lots of sources all over the internet. But how do you know you can trust them? Use the enclosed basic, simple downloadable checklists to help guide you to see if you have a foundation problem. We will be adding more trusted online courses..
Slab on Grade Foundations
Used in states where there are usually no basements like Texas, Arizona, Florida and California as well as popular in other countries in the world. It is used for commercial buildings and retail extensively in many parts of the world.
Roles of Soil and Water with Foundation Damage
These are the two reasons that foundations deteriorate and settle. It doesn't matter whether it is bowing walls, cracking foundations or settlement. It can all be traced back to this.
When Do You Need an Engineer? Homeowner Course 4
Do you start with an engineer before meeting with any foundation repair contractors, do you hire them later or do you need one at all?.
Why Do Homes Move?
Homes move because of soil and water and the damage can be severe. What should you be concerned about and what is minor?.
Fixing Bowing Walls
Bowing Foundation Walls are extremely common. Caused by water that sits in the soil and pushes on the foundation wall. Repair are necessary but when..
Piering A Home
There are various types of piers. In this course learn what type might be best for your situation, how they work and how they are installed.
Mudjacking vs. Polyurethane Foam
Everyone says "just mudjack it." Well there are very specific uses for mudjacking and it is not usually for foundations. But it can be very effective for concrete slabs, driveways, garages and basement floors. Find out more here.
Foundation Basics
This is an in depth discussion of foundation types. Some people may find it uninteresting but it will help with understanding issues the foundations have.
Piering a House
If you have been researching what piering is then you probably know there are two most commonly used piers. This course will teach what piering is (a review), when it may or will be necessary and what the benefits are..
Foundation Types- Homeowner Course 1
Looks at the history of foundations over the last 100 or so years. Important for those who own an old house and for those thinking of buying or selling one.
What are symptoms of a home with foundation problems Homeowner Course 2
Do you have drywall cracking above doors or windows? Do you have sloping floors that concern you or a crooked fireplace?.
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This Bundle Course Includes
20 courses
32 Quizzes