Most of the North Texas area soil is expansive type clay. Therefore, proper care of your home's foundation is very important in preserving the integrity of the structure.
Clay soils have the ability to expand when wet and contract when dry at alarming rates. This requires that an even and rather constant level of moisture be maintained around the entire house. Defects in foundations occur when the structure does not move as a unit. This could occur when one area around the foundation is continually wet, while other areas remain dry. Listed below are a few suggestions that may be help in your foundation maintenance program.
WATER TIPS From broken pipes to leaking appliances, water damage can wreak havoc, destroying floors, walls, furniture and family heirlooms. The devastation is not limited to the laundry and the bathroom. Leaking roof and backed-up sewers or drains can ruin your ceiling, walls, bedrooms, family rooms and storage areas. Here are a few tips for preventing water damage to your property:
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