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Concrete
reinforcement and concrete repair. The
thought can be a headache for most homeowners.
When your foundation walls are cracked,
bowed, or crumbling, a solution must be
determined to ensure the integrity of
your foundation. Before determining the
type of concrete repair method for your
home, you must first determine what is
causing the problems.
The
type of foundation wall you have will
determine the type of concrete reinforcement
to perform. In a poured concrete foundation
wall, the typical crack will run vertically
at a slight angle. Typically this will
happen within the first few years of construction
of your home. Typically this is caused
by shrinkage in the concrete during the
curing process. This is normally a small
concrete repair job to do. To find
out more on what methods are available
to repair this concrete problem, click
here.
In
a concrete block or brick foundation, the
direction of the crack will tell the source
of the problem and the type of concrete repair
to perform. If you’ve seen horizontal cracks
along the middle of the wall, or a stairstep
crack following the mortar joints, your walls
are susceptible to lateral pressure. When
he ground around your foundation is wet it
expands. When it is dry it shrinks back down.
This back and forth pressure will cause cracking
and bowing in the wall. This is a serious
sign of movement in the foundation.
Another
sign of needed concrete repairs are vertical
cracks in a block or brick foundation
wall. This is a sign of settlement. Unstable
soil conditions can cause your home to
sink down into the ground causing stress
on many areas, including your basement
walls. With this problem, you may also
notice doors or windows that are hard
to close, cracks in drywall, and/or cracks
in the outside facing of your home.
The
recommended first step for concrete repairs
is to have a certified concrete repair
contractor examine the situation. Obtaining
a professional opinion on the causes,
costs and available solutions is a necessary
step in securing your foundation walls.
To
find out how you can receive this service
free of charge,
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