Thursday, March 29, 2012
New Construction Helical Piers in St. Marys, GA
St. Marys is a beautiful area located in southeast coastal Georgia. The Lowcountry Basement Foundation Team was called in to install 21 new construction helical piers, in coordination with the home builder, to ensure a stable foundation for the new construction home located along the marsh.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Do Your Foundation Openings Meet FEMA Requirements?
The National Flood Insurance Program has established regulations, for buildings that are constructed in flood hazard areas, to protect them from damage caused by flood forces.
The regulations require that residential buildings constructed in A zones have the lowest floor (including the basement) elevated to or above the base flood elevation. Enclosed areas (such as crawl spaces) are permitted under the elevated buildings, provided the enclosed areas meet restrictions related to flood resistance, including use of flood damage-resistant materials and installation of openings to allow for automatic entry and exit of floodwaters.
Openings in Foundation Walls and Walls of Enclosures
If you are concerned about moisture and humidity in your crawl space and are considering an encapsulation system for your home that is located in a flood area, then insulated flood vents are your best option. Insulated flood vents seal off the outside air, allowing you to control the humidity in your crawl space and keep out unwanted pests and critter. They also automatically equalize hydrostatic flood loads on the exterior walls by allowing the automatic entry and exit of flood waters.
Insurance agents will also request that property owners provide documentaion as part of applications for NFIP flood insurance. This will be provided to the homeowner after the installation of the flood vents.
Contact Lowcountry Basement Systems for a FREE evaluation and estimate at 888-520-0550.
The regulations require that residential buildings constructed in A zones have the lowest floor (including the basement) elevated to or above the base flood elevation. Enclosed areas (such as crawl spaces) are permitted under the elevated buildings, provided the enclosed areas meet restrictions related to flood resistance, including use of flood damage-resistant materials and installation of openings to allow for automatic entry and exit of floodwaters.
Openings in Foundation Walls and Walls of Enclosures
If you are concerned about moisture and humidity in your crawl space and are considering an encapsulation system for your home that is located in a flood area, then insulated flood vents are your best option. Insulated flood vents seal off the outside air, allowing you to control the humidity in your crawl space and keep out unwanted pests and critter. They also automatically equalize hydrostatic flood loads on the exterior walls by allowing the automatic entry and exit of flood waters.
Insurance agents will also request that property owners provide documentaion as part of applications for NFIP flood insurance. This will be provided to the homeowner after the installation of the flood vents.
Contact Lowcountry Basement Systems for a FREE evaluation and estimate at 888-520-0550.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Foundation Repair in Warner Robins
This home in Warner Robins suffered from a sinking foundation, causing severe cracks and gaps in the foundation. The Lowcountry Basement Foundation Repair Team installed 12 push piers to stabilize and lift the foundation. The homeowner can now rest assured that their biggest investment, their home, is secure!
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