Crack Monitoring
Learn how to monitor foundation cracks over time. Track changes, document progress, and know when to call a professional.
Picking Crack Monitors for Inside vs Outside Use
How exterior weather, UV exposure, and freeze-thaw affect crack monitor accuracy. Compare monitor types for indoor basem...
Jun 10, 2026Six Months of Watching a Crack That Wouldn't Stop Growing
How I helped a coworker monitor a slowly growing foundation crack for six months, what we documented, and what the engin...
May 25, 2026What I Actually Track on My Foundation Between Pro Inspections
A homeowner's twelve-year log of what to monitor on a foundation between professional visits. Crack widths, moisture, do...
May 13, 2026How to Monitor Your Foundation After a Major Renovation
Major renovations can disturb soil, alter drainage, and add load to foundations. Here's a step-by-step monitoring routin...
May 10, 2026Four Low-Tech Methods for Tracking Foundation Crack Movement
Plaster of Paris telltales, witness marks, tape tests, and commercial crack monitors — four reliable methods to track wh...
Apr 28, 2026Crack Monitor Types Compared: Zip Ties, Plastic Gauges, and Tell-Tales
A practical comparison of three foundation crack monitoring methods — zip ties, plastic gauges, and tell-tales. Costs, a...
Apr 16, 2026When a Foundation Crack Comes Back After Repair
A repaired foundation crack that reappears is telling you something important. Learn what causes crack recurrence, when...
Mar 28, 2026My Foundation Crack Doubled in Width During Last Summer's Drought
A homeowner's story about watching a foundation crack widen during a severe drought, the monitoring mistakes made, and w...
Mar 10, 2026How to Check for Foundation Movement After a Plumbing Repair
After a slab leak repair or major plumbing work, your foundation may shift. Step-by-step guide to monitoring for new mov...
Feb 9, 2026Foundation Monitoring Apps and Digital Tools FAQ
Do you need a smartphone app to monitor foundation cracks? Which apps actually work? 12 questions about digital tools vs...
Feb 4, 2026Seasonal Foundation Crack Monitoring: What 12 Years Taught Me
Learn why foundation cracks open and close with seasons. A homeowner's guide to tracking crack movement through winter s...
Jan 18, 2026Basement Foundation Inspection Checklist
I walk through my basement twice a year looking at the same things. Here's the checklist I developed after five years of...
Dec 30, 2024Crack Gauge Installation Guide
I've installed crack monitors on my basement walls and helped Glen install his. Here's how to do it right so your gauges...
Dec 30, 2024DIY Foundation Crack Monitoring
I've been tracking my foundation cracks with pencil marks for five years. Here's the simple system that proved my cracks...
Dec 30, 2024DIY Foundation Monitoring FAQs
How do you monitor foundation cracks yourself? Common questions about crack gauges, measurement techniques, and what cha...
Dec 30, 2024Foundation Crack Measurement Tools
I've tested every crack measurement tool from rulers to digital monitors. Here's what actually works for homeowners and...
Dec 30, 2024Foundation Movement Detection
After watching Frank's foundation deteriorate for two years, I learned how to detect active movement versus historic dam...
Dec 30, 2024Moisture Monitoring for Foundations
Water caused my first basement leak. Now I track moisture religiously. Here's how monitoring water saved me from repeati...
Dec 30, 2024Photo Documentation for Foundation Cracks
I've photographed my foundation cracks for five years. Looking at photos from 2019 versus 2024 proves stability better t...
Dec 30, 2024Seasonal Foundation Monitoring
Foundations behave differently in different seasons. Here's how my monitoring routine changes throughout the year and wh...
Dec 30, 2024Tracking Foundation Crack Growth
I've tracked three cracks for five years with measurements and photos. Here's what the data showed and how tracking chan...
Dec 30, 2024When to Recheck Foundation Cracks
I used to check my cracks obsessively. Now I have a schedule. Here's how I figured out the right monitoring frequency fo...
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