Structural Issues And How To Identify Them

Mold Causing Structural Damage Referred To As “Building Cancer”

Molds, like serpula lacrymans, can destroy the structural strength of a building over time.

Wavy or Sagging Roof May Be a Foundation Problem: 5 Things to Check

Wavy or sagging roofs can be a warning sign that there are foundation problems with a house.

Truss Uplift: Causing Drywall Cracks

Roof trusses will arch if the attic has significant seasonal temperature and humidity changes, especially in the winter.

Self-closing or Opening Doors: Structural Movement or Installation

Doors that self close or open is usually not due to a ghost. First check if floor is level.

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?

Quick Answers to Common Questions

Life Expectancy Of A House: Will It Last 50, 100 or 200 Years?

How long will a house last is a question that many wonder about when they buy a house.

How to Minimize Home Damage from Expansive Soils

One of the most common problems homes have is expansive soils, however the damage can be minimized.

Rock pockets in concrete is where the rock, called aggregate, is exposed and is usually caused by failure to vibrate the concrete properly when pouring it.

Rock Pockets In Foundations and Basement Walls

Exposed rocks (aggregate) are voids that are generally cosmitic, but there are exceptions, especially if rebar or rust is visible.

What Is A Post Tension Slab – Does Your Home Have One?

Are post tension concrete slabs better than slabs with rebar or no re-reinforcement?

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.

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Ceiling Cracks: A Structural Warning Sign or Cosmetic?

Know which ceiling cracks are serious and which ones are just cosmetic.

Insurance: Cracked and Damaged Foundations, Are You Covered?

Home owners often discover too late that their damaged foundation is not covered.

Drywall Cracks – What causes cracking, when is it structural?

Cracks develop in wall and ceiling areas. What are they a sign of and what can be done?

Foundation Settling – Signs that a House is Settling

Settlement may cause damage to a house, but some settlement can be prevented or reduced.

Is Efflorescence Serious? Its White, Chalky, or Powdery Looking

Efflorescence can be ignored at times or may be an indication of moisture issues and occasionally a structural warning sign.

Buying a Home - Don't Overlook Anything!

Why Blonde’s Hair Turns Green After Swimming

Is it chlorine, iron in the water, insufficient oxygen, the pool chemicals?

How To Check For Pool and Spa Leaks Yourself

It's estimated that 1 in 20 pools or spas leak. Check your's with a quick DIY leak and dye test.

Tree Roots Crack & Damage Foundations: Transpiration Is The Major Cause

Tree roots near a foundation suck moisture out of the soil, often causing a number of problems.

Creaking Floors – The 4 Main Reasons

Floor creaking may be related to the installation of the floor or to the homes foundation settling. Other reasons include...

Bouncy and Spongy Floors Can Be A Structural Concern Or Merely An Annoyance

Diagnosing why and the seriousness of a spongy, bouncy and springy floors.

Cracks in walls, ceilings, foundations and creaking or sloping floors can be just a few of the warning signs of structural problems.

For most of us, our home is the biggest investment in our life. The biggest concern that many of us have is wondering if there are structural problems, as we know these can be expensive to fix and most are not covered by insurance.

BuyersAsk.com helps homeowners and buyers to determine what is minor or major in their home. It’s always best to catch problems in the early stages and when caught early, problems are much less expensive to fix or repair.