How to Budget for Foundation Repairs Without Stress

The prospect of budgeting for foundation repairs can seem intimidating. But what if you could manage it without the stress usually associated with such a significant expense? You might be surprised to know there’s a straightforward way to approach this. It all starts with understanding the potential repair costs, setting a dedicated repair fund, and […]

West Construction Views | Engineering News-Record

Photo courtesy Kiewit The effort to remove the dams on Klamath River in Northern California and Oregon has been chosen as a Project of the Year Finalist in this year’s regional Best Projects Contest. ENR West is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025 Projects of the Year in the Northern California and Southern […]

Don’t Ignore Cracks and Joints Underneath Decorative Overlays

“Overlays are not designed to repair cracks,” says Tim Lowe of Increte Systems. But if a crack is left unrepaired it will result in problems, including causing the overlay to crack and fail itself. Crack must always be cleaned prior to repair. Lowe suggests filling cracks with an epoxy and then broadcasting silica sand over […]