Best A1 Foundation Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 402: Episode 391 - Is there a DIY fix for my stone foundation? 4:24

37m ago4:24

4:24

Stone foundations are often found in old homes and when things age, they often need repair. Is there a low-cost fix for most stone foundations issues? Adam discusses the issue.

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Episode 391 - Is there a DIY fix for my stone foundation?

8d ago

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Stone foundations are often found in old homes and when things age, they often need repair. Is there a low-cost fix for most stone foundations issues? Adam discusses the issue.By crackman

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Episode 401: Episode 390 - What happens if you let a basement wall crack go unrepaired for 40 years? 3:38

1M ago3:38

3:38

In this episode, Adam shares an interesting story about a wall crack that went unrepaired for 40 years.

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Episode 390 - What happens if you let a basement wall crack go unrepaired for 40 years?

1M ago

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In this episode, Adam shares an interesting story about a wall crack that went unrepaired for 40 years.By crackman

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Episode 400: Episode 389 - What kinds of interesting things grow in basement wall cracks? 2:48

20d ago2:48

2:48

In our last podcast, Adam shared a story about ants pouring out of a basement wall crack. Creepy, right? What other kinds of things does A1 Foundation Crack Repair see growing out of old wall cracks? Adam shares a funny story from Dedham MA.

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Episode 389 - What kinds of interesting things grow in basement wall cracks?

1M ago

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In our last podcast, Adam shared a story about ants pouring out of a basement wall crack. Creepy, right? What other kinds of things does A1 Foundation Crack Repair see growing out of old wall cracks? Adam shares a funny story from Dedham MA.By crackman

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Episode 399: Episode 388 - The creepiest wall crack repair job you’ll ever see 3:59

30d ago3:59

3:59

The wall crack repair business can be mundane at times, but all the years A1 Foundation Crack Repair has been in business, they’ve run into things that totally creeps them out. Check this story out!

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Episode 388 - The creepiest wall crack repair job you’ll ever see

2M ago

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The wall crack repair business can be mundane at times, but all the years A1 Foundation Crack Repair has been in business, they’ve run into things that totally creeps them out. Check this story out!By crackman

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Episode 398: Episode 387 - Why is my precast bulkhead leaking at the bottom of the stairs? 3:40

2M ago3:40

3:40

We’re in the rainy season of Spring so the basement waterproofing industry business is picking up. In this episode, Adam explains why precast bulkheads leak and how you stop the water from coming in.

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Episode 387 - Why is my precast bulkhead leaking at the bottom of the stairs?

2M ago

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We’re in the rainy season of Spring so the basement waterproofing industry business is picking up. In this episode, Adam explains why precast bulkheads leak and how you stop the water from coming in.By crackman

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Episode 397: Episode 386 - I have an older house that has a leak at the seam where the floor and wall meet. What can I do about it? 3:33

2M ago3:33

3:33

It’s kind of expected that an older home will develop a leak at some point. Is the floor & wall seam leak a normal issue A1 Foundation Crack Repair runs into? Adam explains why older homes can develop a leak at the seam where the floor and wall meet and what you can do about it.

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Episode 386 - I have an older house that has a leak at the seam where the floor and wall meet. What can I do about it?

2M ago

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It’s kind of expected that an older home will develop a leak at some point. Is the floor & wall seam leak a normal issue A1 Foundation Crack Repair runs into? Adam explains why older homes can develop a leak at the seam where the floor and wall meet and what you can do about it.By crackman

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Episode 396: Episode 385 - What types of bulkheads give homeowners the most headaches? 6:05

3M ago6:05

6:05

A bulkhead is a structure that provides access to the basement and there are several different types. In this episode, Adam explains the different types of bulkheads and how A1 Foundation Crack Repair maintains and waterproofs them.

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Episode 385 - What types of bulkheads give homeowners the most headaches?

3M ago

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A bulkhead is a structure that provides access to the basement and there are several different types. In this episode, Adam explains the different types of bulkheads and how A1 Foundation Crack Repair maintains and waterproofs them.By crackman

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Episode 395: Episode 384 - My newer home is leaking at the seam where the floor and wall meet. What’s happening there? 5:27

3M ago5:27

5:27

Is it common to have a leak at the seam where the floor and wall meet in a newer home? One would think newer construction wouldn't have problems like that but occasionally, it does. The CrackDaddy explains why and how he fixes it.

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Episode 384 - My newer home is leaking at the seam where the floor and wall meet. What’s happening there?

3M ago

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Is it common to have a leak at the seam where the floor and wall meet in a newer home? One would think newer construction wouldn’t have problems like that but occasionally, it does. The CrackDaddy explains why and how he fixes it.By crackman

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Episode 394: Episode 383 - My basement smells musty, is there a way to fix that? 4:29

3M ago4:29

4:29

Does a musty basement mean you have a water leak somewhere? What could be the problem if a basement smells like mold or mildew? Adam Tracy, The Crack Daddy, explains.

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Episode 383 - My basement smells musty, is there a way to fix that?

3M ago

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Does a musty basement mean you have a water leak somewhere? What could be the problem if a basement smells like mold or mildew? Adam Tracy, The Crack Daddy, explains.By crackman

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Episode 393: Episode 382 - How can I waterproof my basement before I finish it? 5:14

3M ago5:14

5:14

If a homeowner is spending a lot of money to finish their basement, it’s only natural that they would want some kind of guarantee that they won’t have to rip it up in a year to fix a water leak. Is there something you can do to waterproof a basement to prevent water leaks?

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Episode 382 - How can I waterproof my basement before I finish it?

3M ago

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If a homeowner is spending a lot of money to finish their basement, it’s only natural that they would want some kind of guarantee that they won’t have to rip it up in a year to fix a water leak. Is there something you can do to waterproof a basement to prevent water leaks?By crackman

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Episode 392: Episode 381 - People say I need to waterproof my basement. How do I do that? 4:48

4M ago4:48

4:48

Basement waterproofing is quite a broad topic. How do you waterproof a basement? Adam explains basement waterproofing at the 30,000 foot level.

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Episode 381 - People say I need to waterproof my basement. How do I do that?

4M ago

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Basement waterproofing is quite a broad topic. How do you waterproof a basement? Adam explains basement waterproofing at the 30,000 foot level.By crackman

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Episode 391: Episode 380 - I have a sump pump, but what happens if my power fails? 5:33

4M ago5:33

5:33

Since sump pumps are operated by electricity, what happens if your power fails for a long period of time? Are you at risk of a flooded basement? Adam talks about battery back-up systems for sump pumps.

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Episode 380 - I have a sump pump, but what happens if my power fails?

4M ago

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Since sump pumps are operated by electricity, what happens if your power fails for a long period of time? Are you at risk of a flooded basement? Adam talks about battery back-up systems for sump pumps.By crackman

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Episode 390: Episode 379 - The case of the bulkhead with a cold joint 3:50

4M ago3:50

3:50

In this episode, Adam shares an interesting case study about a bulkhead with a cold joint and how he solved this mysterious leak.

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Episode 379 - The case of the bulkhead with a cold joint

5M ago

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In this episode, Adam shares an interesting case study about a bulkhead with a cold joint and how he solved this mysterious leak.By crackman

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Episode 389: Episode 378 - My neighbor thinks I need a sump pump. Do I really need one? 5:07

5M ago5:07

5:07

Sump pumps are often used to pump water out of a basement when water leaks occur. Is that a prime solution or are sump pumps simply a Band-Aid for the real cause of the water problem?

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Episode 378 - My neighbor thinks I need a sump pump. Do I really need one?

5M ago

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Sump pumps are often used to pump water out of a basement when water leaks occur. Is that a prime solution or are sump pumps simply a Band-Aid for the real cause of the water problem?By crackman

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Episode 388: Episode 377 - The foundation on my new addition is leaking where it meets the old foundation. Why? 3:56

5M ago3:56

3:56

Imagine the frustration a homeowner would feel if after all the expense of building an addition, the seam where the old foundation and new foundation meets suddenly starts leaking. What’s going on there?

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Episode 377 - The foundation on my new addition is leaking where it meets the old foundation. Why?

5M ago

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Imagine the frustration a homeowner would feel if after all the expense of building an addition, the seam where the old foundation and new foundation meets suddenly starts leaking. What’s going on there?By crackman

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Episode 387: Episode 376 - What are common issues found in block foundations? 4:39

5M ago4:39

4:39

Most foundations A1 Foundation Crack Repair deals with today are stone foundations and concrete foundations. But there are some structures they come across that have block foundations. What are the common issues they typically see with those?

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Episode 386: Episode 375 - When is it time to replace my lally column? 5:25

5M ago5:25

5:25

Lally columns play an important role in holding up your home and keeping the flooring level. Since they’re so critical, how do you know when it’s time to repair or replace one? Adam shares his considerable experience with lally columns and when it’s time to call in a pro to fix one.

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Episode 376 - What are common issues found in block foundations?

5M ago

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Most foundations A1 Foundation Crack Repair deals with today are stone foundations and concrete foundations. But there are some structures they come across that have block foundations. What are the common issues they typically see with those?By crackman

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Episode 375 - When is it time to replace my lally column?

6M ago

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Lally columns play an important role in holding up your home and keeping the flooring level. Since they’re so critical, how do you know when it’s time to repair or replace one? Adam shares his considerable experience with lally columns and when it’s time to call in a pro to fix one.By crackman

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Episode 385: Episode 374 - Why is there always dust and sand by my Stone foundation? 3:44

6M ago3:44

3:44

Stone foundations are found in old homes before the requirements of modern construction standards. So, if you are seeing dust and sand next to your stone foundation, is that a sign that it’s failing? Adam explains what to do.

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Episode 384: Episode 373 - That leak in my basement, is it a cracked pipe or a leaky pipe penetration? 4:43

6M ago4:43

4:43

Plumbers get a lot of calls to fix leaky pipes when in fact the pipe is fine, but the hole the pipe is going through is the actual culprit. In this episode, Adam shares his experience with leaky pipe penetrations and what you can do about them.

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Episode 383: Episode 372 - My old house has a stone foundation. What should I be doing to maintain it? 5:17

6M ago5:17

5:17

A home with a stone foundation would indicate that the home is pretty old. So, if you have a stone foundation, there are some things you should be doing to keep it in good shape. Adam explains.

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Episode 374 - Why is there always dust and sand by my Stone foundation?

6M ago

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Stone foundations are found in old homes before the requirements of modern construction standards. So, if you are seeing dust and sand next to your stone foundation, is that a sign that it’s failing? Adam explains what to do.By crackman

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Episode 373 - That leak in my basement, is it a cracked pipe or a leaky pipe penetration?

6M ago

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Plumbers get a lot of calls to fix leaky pipes when in fact the pipe is fine, but the hole the pipe is going through is the actual culprit. In this episode, Adam shares his experience with leaky pipe penetrations and what you can do about them.By crackman

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Episode 382: Episode 371 - Should I worry about my basement wall crack during the winter? 5:20

6M ago5:20

5:20

Winter is here and as we know, homeowners like to postpone crack repairs until they start to leak. How much of a problem are the procrastinators looking at if they wait until Spring to fix a basement wall crack?

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Episode 372 - My old house has a stone foundation. What should I be doing to maintain it?

6M ago

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A home with a stone foundation would indicate that the home is pretty old. So, if you have a stone foundation, there are some things you should be doing to keep it in good shape. Adam explains.By crackman

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Episode 371 - Should I worry about my basement wall crack during the winter?

6M ago

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Winter is here and as we know, homeowners like to postpone crack repairs until they start to leak. How much of a problem are the procrastinators looking at if they wait until Spring to fix a basement wall crack?By crackman

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Episode 381: Episode 370 - My basement floor has a crack that is heaving upward. What happened? 5:11

6M ago5:11

5:11

A customer recently sent A1 Foundation Crack Repair some pictures of a basement floor that looked like an alien jumped out of it. Why would a basement floor do that?

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Episode 370 - My basement floor has a crack that is heaving upward. What happened?

7M ago

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A customer recently sent A1 Foundation Crack Repair some pictures of a basement floor that looked like an alien jumped out of it. Why would a basement floor do that?By crackman

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Episode 380: Episode 369 - I’m starting to find cracks in my basement floor, should I be worried? 7:06

7M ago7:06

7:06

Cracks in concrete are as inevitable as death and taxes. So, if a homeowner starts seeing cracks in their basement floor, what should they do?

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Episode 369 - I’m starting to find cracks in my basement floor, should I be worried?

7M ago

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Cracks in concrete are as inevitable as death and taxes. So, if a homeowner starts seeing cracks in their basement floor, what should they do?By crackman

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Episode 379: Episode 368 - I’m selling a house with long-time foundation cracks, should I worry about them? 4:53

7M ago4:53

4:53

So the scenario is this. A home seller has had a long-time foundation crack in the basement floor or foundation wall. Should they be concerned about it? The CrackDaddy explains the options available.

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Episode 368 - I’m selling a house with long-time foundation cracks, should I worry about them?

8M ago

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So the scenario is this. A home seller has had a long-time foundation crack in the basement floor or foundation wall. Should they be concerned about it? The CrackDaddy explains the options available.By crackman

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Episode 378: Episode 367 - Should I be worried about foundation cracks in the home I am buying? 6:32

8M ago6:32

6:32

Imagine a scenario in which a prospective home buyer notices a crack in the basement floor or foundation wall. How troubling is this? Is it something they should have fixed before they agree to a sale? The CrackDaddy opines.

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Episode 377: Episode 366 - With freezing temps on the way, should I hold off on my foundation repair project? 4:41

8M ago4:41

4:41

We’re starting to see some freezing temperatures at night. If someone has a foundation crack, should they hold off until Spring to do it given the temperatures needed to cure a repair job?

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