Halloween is fast approaching: a fun and scary time that signifies winter is on the way. It’s a playfully spooky time; however, other aspects of October’s end are not so fun. Winterization is also on the calendar. It’s that time of year when a thorough home inspection is recommended and winterizing is a must. Preparing...Read More
“Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.” – John Ruskin The English writer and philosopher John Ruskin, who pondered many topics, including the environment, concluded that there is no bad weather. Good can be...Read More
The stately colonial, the windswept Cape Cod, the enduring saltbox, the classic cottage: All across the country, Americans enjoy living in a variety of long-established and beloved home styles. In fact, many younger people are flocking to such historical varieties as people more and more appreciate the architecture of the past. A home is...Read More
For Michiganders living under umbrellas and constantly scooping water off decks, awnings, and flower pots, the upcoming forecast is welcome news. Drier and warmer weather is on the horizon. Yes, the state will still experience some rainfall, but it is forecasted to be on the lighter side. Drier days are ahead. Unfortunately, though, the damage...Read More
One spring morning, Mary Danford was weeding her prize-winning rose garden when she noticed something concerning. Between the blooming Prairie Roses, she glimpsed a large crack in her home’s foundation. She pushed through the flowers and peered closer. Dismayed, Mary discovered several cracks, some quite large. A few were vertical, but she also saw one...Read More
“The fall of dropping water wears away the Stone.” – Lucretius In 2001, a midwestern couple paid $446,000 for its dream home. They had saved money for years, all to buy a house with every desired amenity. Their builder – known for its luxurious homes – even referred to the housing community as “a little...Read More
As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers.” Yes, March 20 – June 20 is a glorious time of year known as spring. The months of March through June provide much good: loads of sunshine, fresh breezes, welcome temperatures, longer days, and flowers, flowers, flowers. It also provides an abundance of water. Spring is...Read More
Spring is close at hand and with it the return of birds, blossoms, and blooms – and something else: building. Last January, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) forecasted that new home sales would increase 2.5 percent in 2020 from 2019, reaching 708,000 new homes. That was the first time since 2007 that first...Read More
These days are, to quote Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, “cold, and dark, and dreary; it rains, and the wind is never weary.” For Michiganders, hunkered down as tempests blow across the state, winter days are demanding: temperatures harsh, west winds biting. For weeks to come, hardened residents will endure severe storms that transport an excess of...Read More
Now that the holidays are behind us and the emphasis on parties and presents has passed, it is the perfect time for a new focus: home maintenance. We are well into winter, and that means our homes are reacting to harsh and fluctuating temperatures, melting snow, freezing winds, and all that Mother Nature can conjure....Read More
Welcome to Rock Foundations! We are your concrete foundation experts. Our leadership has 40+ years of ground work experience in southeast Michigan. Add in our crew and you have 125+ years of expertise and know-how in poured walls. You are in good hands with our skill in trenching, footings, and poured walls. Residential and commercial projects large and small, we are your go-to people.
