Cracks in basement floors can make any homeowner nervous. You might worry about structural issues, water seepage, or foundation issues. While some cracks in the concrete slab are harmless, others can ...

Q: My problem has to do with a few fissure-type cracks in the concrete basement floor. When we get day-after-day monsoon marathons, the water reaches a saturation point, and the hydraulic pressure ...

In the last couple of articles we have been discussing what I see and what you see when looking at the same area or item in a house. We have referred to this as “double vision.” In the past articles, ...

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Q: My house is 15 years old. The basement floor is concrete surrounded with concrete block. Lately, I found the floor has some crack lines in it. Would you please tell me what caused the cracks, how ...

Basements are notorious for moisture issues, from musty smells to visible water seepage spots. If you’ve noticed any signs of excess moisture, you might be wondering if sealing the concrete floor is ...

Q: I recently read your article regarding "Are cracks in basement walls troublesome?" and I am wondering about cracks in basement floors. I have a number of cracks that run the entire width/length of ...

Q. This week: Our house has a sump pump and a floor drain nearby. We have some cracks in the basement floor (the house is only 7 years old) and along these cracks is some discoloration on both sides ...

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Dear Jerry: My home was built in 1980. Over the past 10 years, the house has settled a bit, and as a precaution against further damage, I have since rerouted my gutter drainage pipes (once embedded ...