Olshan Foundation Solutions Blog

Fighting Tough Texas Drought

Last week, KENS 5 News featured a short special on Texas drought keeping both homeowners and foundation repair companies busy. With 97% of Texas homeowners experiencing dry conditions, foundations are cracking and costing homeowners thousands of dollars in repair. Although... Read more

What is the Best Way to Waterproof a Basement or Crawl Space? Interior or Exterior Waterproofing?

The key to keeping unwanted water OUT of basements and crawl spaces is understanding how it gets IN and having the right preventive measures in place. Armed with a little knowledge, it’s possible for any homeowner to reclaim extra living... Read more

Drought Prevention – What Every Homeowner Should Know

It’s pretty common knowledge that drought can be tough on plants and wildlife, but a lot of homeowners are shocked to learn that a house can also be seriously damaged by even a year or two of persistent drought. You... Read more

7 Crazy Facts About Florida Sinkholes

Yes, sinkholes are real and they can happen just about anywhere. No, they’re not an automatic reason to panic, even if you live in a sinkhole-prone area. Not all sinkholes make the evening news, but they’re more common than you might think. Here... Read more

Root Barrier Benefits

Landscaping projects are popular this time of year but many homeowners may be forgetting a simple addition designed to shield their foundation from destructive tree roots. They’re called root barriers and they could save you thousands of dollars down the... Read more

Tips for Spring | Protecting your Home from Rain

Spring is a wonderful time of year! Warm weather and blooming flowers are a great excuse to invite friends and family over for cookouts, pool parties and other fun activities. With spring can also come heavy rain. For many unfortunate... Read more

Troubleshooting Sump Pump Problems Checklist

Sump pumps are an important component of a comprehensive water management solution. When working properly they act as an added level of defense against basement flooding, but when they fail homeowners can be left with a huge mess. Are you... Read more

The Benefits of Wall Anchoring

Basement walls that bow, buckle and crack are usually a sign of a much more serious problem like hydrostatic pressure. Hydrostatic pressure is a phenomenon that occurs when water meets the basement wall and increases the load that the wall... Read more

Protecting Your Home from the Dangers of Radon

The EPA has designated January National Radon Action Month in an effort to educate people about the unseen dangers of Radon. By raising awareness, the EPA and National Radon Action Month participants across the nation hope to decrease the number... Read more

National Radon Action Month in Tennessee

Radon is an invisible, odorless, radioactive and deadly gas. It’s the #1 cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and it could be present in your home, schools or office. January has been designated as National Radon Action Month by the EPA – a time... Read more