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If you haven’t already arranged for snow removal it may not be too late. Here are some things to keep in mind, if you do choose to handle your snow removal yourself. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, over 16,000 people make emergency room visits every year due to injuries they received while shoveling…

Ice and Concrete Cracks Don’t Mix We wrote last month about preparing your home for the winter months, but we felt we needed to expand on the importance of taking care of cracks in your home’s foundation. When water turns to ice it expands around nine percent. This may not seem like a big number,…

Protect Your Foundation Before Winter Comes We’ve been pretty fortunate so far this fall, with some very nice weather, but we know that the winter months are just over the horizon. What can you do now to protect your home and its foundation from the harsh cold and ice for the next few months? Concrete…

Ice Causes Foundation Cracks in Pennsylvania During the winter months, there are a few different issues that can lead to some serious foundation problems. The main issue that leads to foundation problems is the thawing and freezing of the ground around your foundation. This is a phenomenon that can cause many different types of issues,…