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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 429 - Mice are getting through my stone...

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2025/11/11

Stone foundations are generally pretty old so it’s likely that at some point, homeowners will need to do some maintenance on them. So, if mice have dug their version of the Ted Williams tunnel into your stone foundation, what can you do?

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Episode 428 - How much hydraulic cement does it take...

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2025/10/22

The Crack Daddy has talked in the past about how ineffective hydraulic cement is at stopping water leaks long-term. But if you put enough hydraulic cement on a crack, eventually it’ll stop the water, won’t it? Adam explains why that is faulty logic.

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Episode 427 - A1’s strategy for rapid basement water...

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2025/10/15

In this episode, Adam shares A1’s strategy for diagnosing a basement water problem and recommending a solution. HINT: Less sales and more fixing.

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Episode 426 - Why is my basement leaking in the same...

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2025/10/05

In this episode, Adam shares an interesting case study about a water leak that came at the same time and same spot every day. It’s a good thing they thought to call A1 Crack for a second opinion. It saved them about $25,000 on an unnecessary french drain system.

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Episode 425 - What is lime-based mortar and do I need...

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2025/09/30

A1 Foundation Crack repair has been getting a lot of calls from people asking if they use lime-based mortar. What is this lime-based mortar, some kind of super mortar? Adam explains.

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Episode 424 - How A1 Foundation Crack Repair detects...

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2025/09/17

If you have water in your basement, one of the first things you need to determine is where the water is coming from. In this episode, Adam explains how A1 Foundation Crack Repair detects water leaks using low cost techniques to quickly hone in on the source of the water.

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Episode 423 - The Home Inspector dinged my foundation...

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2025/09/16

A1 Foundation Crack Repair saves a lot of real estate deals. If the home inspector finds a problem with the foundation, should the buyer run like the wind? Adam explains how most problems can be permanently fixed so the deal can go through.

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Episode 422 - What is the difference between basement...

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2025/09/07

In this episode, Adam explains the difference between basement waterproofing and water redirecting. Yes, there is a difference as one is treating the symptom and the other is the cure.

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Episode 421 - A1 prevents a home disaster days before...

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2025/08/26

Adam received a really nice voicemail from an extremely grateful homeowner that reads like this. In this episode, Adam explains the circumstances surrounding the job they did. For homeowners with foundation problems, A1 is the answer to many prayers.

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Episode 420 - Are helical piers necessary to support...

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2025/08/18

Some foundation contractors would have you believe that you need helical piers to lift a house to solve foundation crack problems….that spot fixing foundation cracks is just a Band-Aid. Adam, a civil engineer, explains what he thinks about these super high dollar repairs…and if they are really necessary.

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Episode 419 - Can an unrepaired crack come back to...

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2025/07/28

This episode serves as a cautionary tale that warns of the ramifications of not addressing a foundation crack while it’s still relatively easy to fix.

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Episode 418 - Can a foundation crack cause a costly...

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2025/07/21

A1 Foundation Crack Repair is on speed dial with many realtors for a good reason. In this episode, Adam explains how a foundation crack can cause a costly delay in the home sale process.

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Episode 417 - Is it really necessary to use a laser...

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2025/07/15

In this episode, Adam explains what exactly is laser leveling when it comes to foundations and whether it is necessary to pay the exorbitant cost to do it when you have a crack in your foundation.

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Episode 416 - Can you DIY a sump pump job in a leaky...

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2025/07/07

In this episode, Adam explains why a DIY sump pump job should be considered temporary, at best. Something like that should be left to the pros.

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Episode 415 - What can you do about a leaky cold...

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2025/06/30

In this episode, Adam recounts an interesting case study about a swimming pool, bulkhead, and cold joint.

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Episode 414 - The municipality had a Dam problem that...

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2025/06/17

We’ve all heard about the story of the boy who put his finger in a dam to stop a leak. In this episode, Adam shares an interesting case study on how they were able to use their proven waterproofing processes to stop a leaky dam in their local municipality.

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Episode 413 - The dangers of DIY basement...

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2025/05/21

In this episode, Adam shares this cautionary tale of the dangers of mishandling the materials used to waterproof basements. Hopefully this helps other overeager homeowners from making the same mistake.

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Episode 412 - The consequences of pouring a concrete...

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2025/04/28

Is it okay to pour concrete in the freezing cold? This episode is a cautionary tale from the Crack Daddy about a new house build gone terribly wrong.

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Episode 411 - Is your house ready for the Spring thaw?

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2025/04/01

Spring is right around the corner and we’ve had some pretty wacky weather in late winter. Now is the time for homeowners to be preparing their homes for the significant change in weather. In this episode, Adam shares important tips on preparing your house for the change of seasons.

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Episode 410 - The consequences of not repairing a...

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2025/03/05

In this episode, Adam shares case study about a house with a serious termite problem and the consequences of not fixing a wall crack.

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