How Soil Conditions in Chicago Affect the Health of Your Foundation
Chicago, with its towering skyline and vibrant neighborhoods, is not just a marvel of architecture above ground. Below the surface, the city’s soil conditions play a crucial role in the health and stability of your home’s foundation. At Perma-Seal, we understand the soils in and around homes in the Chicago area and provide tailored solutions […]
Foundation Repair Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Foundation issues can be a concerning problem for homeowners, potentially affecting the structural integrity of their property. To help you better understand foundation repair, we’ve compiled a list of seven frequently asked questions and provided detailed answers to guide you through the process. 1. What Causes Foundation Problems? Various factors, including soil type, moisture fluctuations, […]
Are Your Windows Hard to Open? The Culprit Might Not Be Age
Living in a home where the windows or doors are hard to open is common in the Chicagoland area. You might instantly assume that the age of the building is the cause. However, our team at Perma-Seal knows the likely cause is really the foundation. We’ve been helping home and business owners in Chicago since […]
A Wet Spring for 2023
By Lou Manfredini The best way to increase the value of your home is to maintain it properly. I have had the opportunity to tour many, many homes for sale over the years and while some will have a dated kitchen or bath, or maybe the colors on the walls are out of date. A […]
Identifying Structural Issues and How to Resolve Them Promptly
New kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, hardwood floors throughout, close to transportation and restaurants. While these attributes may be used to describe a fantastic home it all means nothing if the bones of the home are not good. Specifically, I mean the foundation. A good home needs a solid foundation. You cannot do all the work […]
Why Foundation Repair Is Not a Do-It-Yourself Job
Our company works with homeowners every day to diagnose their foundation issues and implement a permanent fix. Occasionally, we are called out to a home after a homeowner has tried to fix the problem themselves. This is NEVER a good idea. Problems with your home’s foundation can affect safety and property value. Foundation problems are […]
What Your Sticking Windows and Doors Are Telling You
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. But when it comes to your home’s windows, they might just be the eyes that help you see its foundation problems. Stick with us here. Actually, sticking is the key to the issue. When windows and doors stick in their frames, most people will chalk […]
How Salt and Sand Can Lead to Concrete Issues
Whether it’s a cracking driveway, pitting concrete sidewalks, or a crumbling stoop, what you put on your concrete during the winter can have a major impact. There are many factors that can play into the concrete around a home falling into disrepair. One primary reason is the soil under the concrete. But, what you put […]