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Home/Foundation
Repair
Foundation
repair is a necessary home improvement project
for any homeowner experiencing the problems.
The type of foundation repair needed will
be determined by the specific cause of the
foundation problems. In a poured concrete
foundation wall, the typical crack will run
vertically at a slight angle. This will happen
within the first few years of construction
of your home. In some cases, this is caused
by shrinkage in the concrete during the curing
process. This normally is a small concrete
repair job to do.
To find out more on what foundation repair
methods are available and cost, 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
foundation 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 the 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 foundation repair work
are vertical or stair step 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 the home.
The recommended first step for foundation
repair is to have a certified foundation
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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