When it comes to older homes shifting in the foundation is a major concern. The foundation of a home supports the weight of the entire structure. In many regions the foundation of a home will eventually begin to shift or sag, causing damage to the entire structure. A shifting foundation can cause cracks in walls, leaks in the basement, and even cause distress on the roof of a home. In order to prevent serious damage to a home the foundation needs to be secured and repaired before it shifts too much. Repairing a foundation usually takes less than a day and will help a home stand straight and strong for many more years. Homeowners can usually see when the foundation of their home is shifting by paying attention to a few indicators.
The doors of a home are a good indicator of how much a foundation is shifting. If doors fail to latch or become difficult to open and close homeowners should look for other indicators of foundation shifting. Cracks in the walls indicate gaps in the structure. Windows can become difficult to open and close. Concrete floors with cracks in them will cause damage to ceramic or vinyl tiles. With help from a Foundation Repair Service homeowners can quickly identify the problem areas of a home’s foundation and make repairs quickly. The key to avoiding expensive repairs is to contact a Foundation Repair Service right away when a home starts to show signs of a shifting foundation.
A shifting foundation can cause serious damage over time. If the repairs are made quickly most of the repairs needed once the foundation is reset will be relatively inexpensive. Minor repairs such as filling gaps in a basement or replacing some tiles will be much less expensive than having to repair major parts of a structure. Most foundations are repaired by injecting small pilings under the parts of the foundation that have started shifting. The area that has shifted will need to be excavated in order to make it accessible. Once the area is cleared the pilings are injected and the area is filled in again. This process usually takes several hours, but can be completed in a single day. Visit Us for more details.
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