Five Reasons To Use Carbon Fiber and One Reason Not To

Five Reasons to Use Carbon Fiber and One Reason Not To We announced last month that we offered Rhino Carbon Fiber as one of the many outstanding tools that we use to repair your home. Carbon fiber supports are a great resource, but don’t take our word for it. Here are five reasons to use carbon fiber for your home repairs and one instance where you may not want to implement it. Reasons to Use Carbon Fiber Wall Supports In the past, if your foundation walls were leaning or bowing, your only option was the installation of steel I-beams. The … Read More

Rhino Carbon Fiber Wall Supports

Rhino Carbon Fiber Wall Supports Rapid Foundation Repair is proud to offer Rhino Carbon Fiber products as one of our many tools for foundation repair. If you have a bowed wall, this product can secure and stabilize your foundation. There is nothing stronger on the market and we want you to have a strong and secure foundation. Make Rhino Carbon Fiber Work for You The patented system by Rhino works by securing the foundation floor and the house framing. The carbon fiber strip is attached to the sill plate with a galvanized bracket. The other end is secured to the … Read More

Drought Causing Concerns Across South Dakota

Drought Causing Concerns Across South Dakota Should You Be Concerned About Your Foundation? There are quite a few articles you can read online about the worsening drought in South Dakota. Farmers are worried, meteorologists are worried, but should you be worried about your home? Your foundation? The answer is definitely yes. Many people aren’t aware of what a drought can do to your foundation. So here is the breakdown for you. 1. Soil shrinkage: Weather affects the soil that is the base of support for your foundation. If it rains too much, it can exert pressure on foundation walls. The … Read More

Can Water Break My Foundation?

Can Water Break My Foundation? With Spring just arriving and storms, rain, and snow melt are a common occurrence, the question “can water break my foundation” is a real concern. While standing water can cause a multitude of problems as Spring progresses, none of them can cost you more than foundation problems. When it rains, if you don’t have the proper drainage and grading around your home and foundation, water will find its way into your home. The concrete in your foundation is porous for one thing. The other thing is that a lot of water can build up around … Read More

Ice is Nice, Except When it Comes to Your Foundation

Snow and Ice can Harm your Foundation in South Dakota, Wyoming, & Nebraska Most people think of the common problems we see from ice and snow. You may have to shovel your driveway or clean off your car. Most people don’t think about how snow and ice might affect your home, specifically the foundation of your Nebraska, South Dakota or Wyoming home. Here is what to listen and look for. You might notice a popping or cracking show. This could mean that ice has formed in cracks in your foundation. When water freezes and thaws you might hear a popping … Read More

Prepare Your Home for Winter

Winter is Coming – Is your Foundation Prepared? The winter months bring joy and many festivities, but it also brings cold temperatures and often snow and ice along with it. When temperatures fluctuate between below freezing and above freezing, it causes the soil to expand and contract which puts pressure on your home’s foundation. This can create cracks in your foundation and cause bowing and leaning walls. If your home does not have a good drainage system, melting snow or ice will leak through those cracks and cause water damage. If ignored, this could make your home’s foundation shift and … Read More

How Can I Protect My Nebraska Home’s Foundation?

Preventing Settlement Issues in Nebraska If you have noticed foundation cracks or water leakage in your home, it is definitely a sign that you are in need of foundation repair and need to protect your home’s foundation. Many homeowners in Nebraska experience foundation issues, and it is important to know how to prevent them from getting worse. Settled foundations can costs tens of thousands of dollars to repair, so it is important to reverse the damage as soon as you can. If you are in the early stages of foundation damage, or haven’t noticed any issues yet, here are some preventative steps … Read More

Water Seepage Repair – What to Do When Water Intrudes

Types of Basement Leakage and Water Seepage Water seepage in your basement or crawl space can mean many different things. It may even mean that your business or home’s foundation is failing. In order to tell if you are in need of waterproofing and foundation repair, you will need to identify how the water is getting into your home or business. There are three different types of leaks, including: Through the Walls: When it comes to water leaks and water seepage, you will most commonly see leaks coming through the wall cracks. These cracks will start as small hairline cracks, but eventually–if … Read More

Know Your Home – Learn About Your Foundation

Warning Signs of Foundation Failure The best way to protect your home or business from foundation failure is to know the warning signs. By keeping an eye out for these common problems you can get repairs before your foundation needs major work. These signs may seem minor, but they could mean serious problems for your home or business if you let them worsen. If you notice the following signs, make sure to contact us here at Rapid Foundation Repair. We can help you determine the best way to repair your foundation. The earlier you find problems the faster and cheaper … Read More

Water Levels & Soil Conditions Can Affect Your Foundation

Water and Soil Conditions Both Affect your Foundation Some of the most dangerous things to a home’s foundation are water levels and soil conditions. There are a variety of problems that they can cause. Having high water levels or low water levels can both affect your foundation negatively. For example, high water levels that recede can cause the soil to move and shift, leaving behind voids that foundations may then sink into. Soil conditions may also have negative affects on your business or home’s foundation. Dry soil that has very little moisture causes shrinkage in the soil. This can also … Read More