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The Crackman Podcast

This podcast provides expert wall and basement crack repair tips for homeowners and businesses. A1 Foundation"s valuable insight and information will help avert the disaster of a flooded basement and save you money.

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Episode 359: Episode 348 - Huge home addition causes...

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2023/04/25

The CrackDaddy extols another interesting case study...this time about a huge home addition that caused a major concrete foundation issue for the homeowner.

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Episode 358: Episode 347 - Self-healing...

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2023/04/21

We all love the X-men character, Wolverine, who can self-heal wounds in seconds. But of course, that’s just fantasy. Is self-healing concrete pure fantasy or something that really exists? Adam Tracy breaks it down for us.

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Episode 357: Episode 346 - Why do bulkheads tend to...

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2023/04/12

Spring weather can fluctuate wildly, going from freezing cold to quite warm in the matter of days. How does that affect how watertight a bulkhead can be?

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Episode 356: Episode 345 - Why are foundations in...

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2023/04/12

There is a phenomenon in Massachusetts where some foundations in homes are crumbling for no apparent reason. In this episode, Adam explains why some foundations are crumbling due to pyrrhotite and what can be done about it.

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Episode 355: Episode 344 - Creative DIY remedies for...

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2023/03/31

It’s only natural for a homeowner to try and fix problems with their house on their own before calling in a professional. The Crackman has seen some doozies in his 3+ decades as the Crackman. Listen in as he regales us with some of his favorite DIY disaster stories.

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Episode 354: Episode 343 - Spring rains are coming....

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2023/03/29

It’s been a warm winter and now we’re just into Spring, which brings a lot of rain. How could that affect a homeowner’s basement?

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Episode 353: Episode 342 - After a hard freeze, an...

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2023/03/24

The Northeast frequently gets hard, deep freezes. When that happens, A1 Foundation Crack Repair gets a lot of phone calls. Here's why.

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Episode 352: Episode 341 - Why it is a good idea to...

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2023/02/22

It’s pretty obvious that fixing holes in a foundation is good idea, but why is it especially important to fix stone foundations in the winter? The Crackman explains.

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Episode 351: Episode 340 - It’s the middle of...

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2023/02/22

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.

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Episode 350: Episode 339 - What are the hazards of...

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2023/02/09

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.

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Episode 349: Episode 338 - How can felling trees...

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2023/02/01

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.

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Episode 348: Episode 337 - My lally column is badly...

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2023/01/27

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.

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Episode 347: Episode 336 - How do I stop getting...

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2023/01/27

In this episode, Adam shares this case study and explains how leaking bulkheads can introduce water into the basement and how to fix it.

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Episode 346: Episode 335 - My lally column split down...

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2023/01/18

In this episode, Adam talks about an image he shared on his blog that shows a picture of a busted lally column and explains why it’s so important to address it with a professional.

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Episode 345: Episode 334 - Digging out your own...

The Crackman Podcast ·

2023/01/03

Last week’s podcast was a warning of why it’s a bad idea to dig out a swimming pool in your basement. On the heels of that, we have another DIY self-digging project gone bad. Adam explains what happened in this fascinating case study.

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Episode 344: Episode 333 - Is it a good idea to turn...

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2023/01/02

Last week’s podcast was a warning of why it’s a bad idea to dig out a swimming pool in your basement. On the heels of that, we have another DIY self-digging project gone bad. Adam explains what happened in this fascinating case study.

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Episode 343: Episode 332 - What happens when a newly...

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2022/12/15

In a newly constructed house, especially with today’s strict construction standards, the last thing a homeowner should worry about is the foundation the home is sitting on. In this episode, Adam discusses a situation a homeowner faced when this very issue came to a head.

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Episode 342: Episode 331 - I spray foamed my basement...

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2022/12/03

Over the years we’ve covered many a DIY project gone bad on this podcast. On this episode, The Crack Daddy extols his thoughts about spray foam as a water leak prevention method.

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Episode 342: Episode 330 - Can a house fire affect...

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2022/12/03

A house fire is bad enough but depending on the severity of the damage, you might be able to save the home. But what about the foundation? How does a fire affect it?

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Episode 341: Episode 329 - How can Lead Paint affect...

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2022/11/11

Modern homes won’t have a trace of lead in the paint and other construction materials, but older homes will sometimes have legacy paint that contains lead. How does that affect your repair work if you run into a home with lead paint?

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