The Crackman Podcast
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Ep 351Episode 351: Episode 340 - It’s the middle of winter…why is my basement flooding?
To some it may seem counterintuitive that you’d be getting a ton of water in the basement in the winter, but it happens quite a bit. Why is that? Adam explains why basements can flood, even during winter.
Ep 350Episode 350: Episode 339 - What are the hazards of incorrectly installing a lally column?
Over the years, we’ve covered a ton of DIY disasters but this case study involves a contractor who bit off more than he could chew. Adam explains what can happen if you start digging around your foundation without the expertise to do so.
Ep 349Episode 349: Episode 338 - How can felling trees around a house affect its foundation?
Most homeowners know that having a large tree too close to the house can be bad on several different fronts. But what are the ramifications of felling one with respect to the foundation? Adam explains how felling trees around a house can affect the foundations of nearby homes.
Ep 348Episode 348: Episode 337 - My lally column is badly rusting. At what point should I be concerned?
In this episode, Adam has another interesting case study about a customer who was concerned about a rusting lally column. He explains how important it is to maintain one's lally columns.
Ep 347Episode 347: Episode 336 - How do I stop getting basement water through my bulkhead?
In this episode, Adam shares this case study and explains how leaking bulkheads can introduce water into the basement and how to fix it.