The Crackman Podcast

We have covered a wide variety of interesting case studies on this podcast. This episode covers one that was pretty out there. Take a quick listen.

In this episode, Rich, shares a crazy case study about a video that Crack Daddy, Adam, sent over. If we didn't know any better, we'd think they were trying to fill a swimming pool with the volume of water streaming into the basement. The customer was grateful that A1 Foundation Crack Repair was able to save them from sinking.

In this episode, Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy, shares a case study on a pretty gnarly basement wall crack problem. The blog has pictures of these cracks so be sure to visit https://www.a1foundationcrackrepair.com/foundation-crack-repair-basement-waterproofing-blog to see them.

This episode is an important reminder of how to properly deal with outside faucets in the winter.

We know that bulkheads are those access points from the outside that allow you to get into your basement. Anyone who's seen a movie about tornados in the midwest have seen people scrambling to get into their cellar via the bulkhead before the tornado blows their home away. The Crackman has been getting a lot of calls lately about people having leaky bulkheads. Rich explains why basement bulkheads...

In this episode we have Crack Daddy leading the discussion, and foundation crack repair during the winter is a key discussion point as most masonry businesses wrap it up when the temps drop below the acceptable curing temperature for concrete and mortar. How is it that A1 Foundation Crack Repair is able to keep busy doing concrete repair even in the winter? Adam explains how they can do masonry re...

Fall always presents unique basement water problems. You have heavy rains, tons of leaves, lower temps....what's the best thing a homeowner can do to prepare for Fall?

In this episode, we are joined again by Adam Tracy. Adam describes a really bad problem where the growth of a tree next to a foundation wall was threatening to destroy it.

Joyce Kilmer once wrote: I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree. But when that tree is destroying your foundation, all you can think about is grabbing a chainsaw and whacking that sucker down. In this episode, Rich explains how a tree can destroy a home's foundation and what you can do to professionally address the issue.

Nobody wants to think of their Home and Basement as a habitat for critters, but how are they finding their way into the house? In this episode, A1 Crack's Adam Tracy explains how critters are getting in basements and what can be done about it.

In this episode, we have Adam Tracy joining us to talk about some very interesting issues he has dealt with concerning garage floors pulling away from foundation walls.

The big box stores are full of home remedies for leaky concrete cracks. Products like Drylock, Fast Plug, and the ubiquitous Flex Seal tout their amazing abilities to solve water leaks fast. If that's the case, and if it's so easy, why do we need professionals like the Crackman?

In this episode, we start with what a beam pocket is. Then we discuss whether beam pockets should be inspected on a regular basis. Finally, Crack Daddy explains that as basement water and lally column experts, where A1 Foundation Crack Repair come into play when structural issues are found around these beam pockets.

One can imagine how frustrating it would be if you go down to your man cave in the basement right after finishing the walls and flooring, only to discover a suspected water leak behind the wall. After issuing a few carefully chosen vulgarities, it's time to figure out what to do about it, so....what's next after discovery?

In this episode, we are joined again by foundation crack repair expert, Adam Tracy, who shares a very interesting case study about a mysteriously soaked carpet in a finished basement. Once again, A1 epitomizes their "Service Before Self" attitude when helping homeowners with their basement water dilemmas.

A1 Foundation Crack Repair is getting a lot of calls this time of year for mysterious water spots in basements. Adam Tracy discusses why that happens and what can be done to reduce the amount of humidity in the basement.

It's Crackman case study time again and in this episode, the Crackman explains a troubleshooting method that involves a ping pong ball.

In this episode, the Crackman shares a creative DIY project that looks like someone is using a big Rubbermaid container to catch water and then pipe it down to a drain.

It's another interesting Crackman case study, this time with a family of snakes camping out in a prized shoe collection.

It's toasty outside, which means summer is here. In this episode, the Crackman explains some of the things homeowners should be doing to make sure their house is ready for the summer heat and thunderstorm activity.

Termites seem to find their way into all sorts of small spaces but foundation cracks? They're WAY to small and tight for a termite to get through, no? Well, it's hard to believe that termites can squeeze through those tight basement cracks but yes they do. This episode is a call to action for anyone with foundation cracks to seek out a professional like the Crackman to inspect them and avoid the a...

It's the Crackman's 200th episode and in this podcast, Rich has a case study that explains how he helped a person isolate the source of a basement water leak, even though he wasn't the right contractor to solve the problem.

In this episode, the Crackman clarifies the difference between a rising water table and excess rain when it comes to a wet basement.

In this episode, the Crackman talks about what Radon is, where it comes from, and what you can do about it. He also talks about a common call he receives about a gurgling sound coming from the Radon mitigation system in homes. Great episode packed with concise, useful info!

As a man with your infinite wisdom, the Crackman has a wealth of knowledge on a wide array of topics, especially when it comes to matters of real estate. In this episode, we pick his massive brain on the subject of grass. When is the best time to plant grass seed in the Northeast?