Foundation Inspection & Repair – A Basic Check List
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Foundation Inspection & Repair – A Basic Check List
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The more strong is the foundation, the more strong is your home.
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Your home's structural integrity always depends on how solid the foundation is. It protects and strengthens the
walls, roof, floors,windows etc..
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There are many reasons that can damage the foundation of your home. But to counteract that, you need to inspect foundation in
a regular manner.
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Foundation damage can happen due to soil settlement, frost heaves or due to earthquake or
flood etc.
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A number of factors are considered while inspecting a home foundation:-
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Experts start the process from exterior sign checking like :- checking for cracks or sign of stress
:-Sticking doors :- Sagging floors
:- Wet crawl space etc
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Some other symptoms like strange smell from basement or indoor humidity can also be the cause of foundation issues.
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Most of the common causes of foundation issue is the problem in soil under and surrounding the home.
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These soil types contain minerals that expands when absorbs water and contrasts when dries out.
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A poor drainage system can cause cracked or bowing walls.
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Let's know more about the issue :-
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Draining or plumbing issue
Excess moisture can damage the foundation and that causes due to poor drainage system.
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Inspect your plumbing system for any leaks or loose fittings to resolve the issue.
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Discolored or cracked floors/walls :-
As a homeowner, you can notice the walls or floors get discolored suddenly.
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If the floors or walls started getting cracked then it's a visual sign of foundation shifting issue.
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Roof leaks :-
Roof leaks always lead to the cause of releasing an excessive amount of moisture into home structure.
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The excess moisture can lead to making musty smell and ultimately a foundation damage.
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Types of foundation damage repair :-
:- Pairing :- Slab jacking
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Concrete foundation problems can be fixed by Pairing. It supports the underground that lifts and supports the
concrete.
:- Pairing
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Slab-jacking fills space under the slab by grout mixture that floats the foundation to the actual place.
:- Slab-jacking
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Use of sealant :-
You also can use hydraulic cement sealants on the shrinkage cracks that expands as it dries.
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A few tips to prevent foundation problem :-
Foundation that is poorly maintained or built on expensive soil tend to damage more easily than other structures.
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The totally damaged foundation leads to irreparable damage as well as unsafe home structure.
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In foundation issues, the less time you take to resolve, the better it is.
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Act quickly to resolve the issue and prevent extra expense in future.