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How large snow piles around your house can impact your foundation and basement

Friday, February 20, 2026

We’ve had a couple big snow storms in the past month in the Northeast. What should homeowners be doing to prepare their homes for the inevitable melt that will occur in the coming weeks? Adam explains. Narrator: It's time once again for the crack man podcast. Hosted by A1 Foundation crack repair. I'm Darren Kincaid and I'm here with the crack daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam has 20 years of experience in the construction industry...

Cosmetic vs Structural Foundation Cracks: How to Tell the Difference

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Not every crack in your foundation is a structural problem, but some are, and knowing which is which matters. The difference between a cosmetic foundation crack and one that needs structural repair often comes down to where it sits on a three-category spectrum: cosmetic, maintenance, or structural. In this episode of the Crack Man Podcast, A1 Foundation's resident civil engineer, Adam Tracy, walks through how to tell them apart, what each category actually means, and...

Can spray foam insulation waterproof a basement?

Thursday, February 05, 2026

In this episode, Adam shares a case study and explains why spray foam insulation isn’t an effective method for waterproofing a basement. Narrator: It’s time once again for the Crackman Podcast, hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I'm Darren Kincaid and I'm here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam has 20 years of experience in the construction industry and as a civil engineer is A1 Foundation's resident engineer on staff solving a plethora...

The New England Patriots broke my foundation! How can I repair it?

Thursday, February 05, 2026

The New England Patriots didn't really break the foundation. A1 Foundation Crack Repair’s miracle work extended to fixing a foundation damaged by a vehicle that was coming from the New England Patriots AFC Championship game win. Good luck in the Super Bowl! Narrator: It’s time once again for the Crack Man podcast, hosted by A1 Foundation Crack Repair. I'm Darren Kincaid and I'm here with the Crack Daddy himself, Adam Tracy. Adam has 20 years...


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