Garage
Garage Door Sensors – Safety & Alignment Tips
Garage door sensors are an important safety feature that should be maintained for optimal home satefy.
How To Repair Concrete Garage Floor Cracks Depends On Type Of Crack
How to repair a concrete crack depends on whether its a shrinkage crack, an "Active" or "Dormant" crack or a structural one.
Patched Holes in Garage Floor: Structural Issues Or For Pest Control Treatment?
Size and location of holes in a garage floor are important; they may be a warning sign.
Cracks In a Concrete Garage Floor: When Are They Serious
There are a few times that cracks in a garage floor are a warning sign of foundation or other problems; can you recognize them?
Vent screen holed or damaged
Most garages have vent screens, but not all. Be careful not to block the screens if there is a need for combustion air or ventilation in the garage. Also...
Post Tension Sign Stamped in Garage Floor: What Does It Mean?
Concrete slabs may have a sign saying "Post Tension Slab, Do Not Cut..." Is this a good thing? The answer is...
Carpet On Garage Floor: A Fire Safety Issue
Many people put carpet on the garage floor. Especially for kids to play on or if the area is used for gym type work out area. However, there is a danger...
Gaps At Bottom of Garage Door, Causes and When Serious
Hardly anyone notices a gap at the bottom of a garage door. Mice and a few structural engineers might.
Concrete Deterioration By The Garage Door
Deteriorated concrete may be a sign of a number of things. For example, the area at the bottom of the garage door is deteriorated. Buyers often wonder if this is structural.
Cracked Concrete Floor: Garages or House Slab
Most garage floors in many areas are cracked. The causes and reasons...
Cracked Beams or Posts
Cracks in beams and post are often what framers call "Checking". This is normal process that often occurs and usually...