When you see that your property is developing cracks, uneven flooring, and tilting walls, then there is a high possibility that your foundation is damaged. This structure is the only thing that is keeping your home from sinking underground, and although it is ideal that it could withstand all types of pressures, placing too much stress on it will surely make it break. However, the age of the foundation is the least of your worries, because there are other external elements that could weaken its form.
If you like tending to your garden, then you should start thinking about where you place your plants. When trees and other big shrubberies are planted too close to your foundation, their roots can penetrate it as they grow. Once this happens, cracks and other fissures are formed, allowing foreign debris (e.g. dirt, vermin, and rocks) to enter the foundation’s core – weakening its form.
When a foundation is being built, workers make sure to keep it compact so that there is a sturdy base that can hold it. However, if your area often experience rains and floods, the moisture can weaken the soil. With the support of the ground slipping, your foundation also sink or shrink, bringing your property with it.
Soil compaction is an important step when creating a foundation because it helps keep the foundation’s bearings steady. If it was created poorly (meaning that there are still air pockets after the compaction job) it is not strong enough to hold the accumulated weight of your property and foundation – causing your foundation to weaken and sink.
Not all soils are ideal for property development. Depending on its molecular composition, the soil can be too soft to be constructed on. However, there are some people who still insist to build on such situations and thus, must face the risks that comes after damaging their foundations.
Soil consolidation occurs when weight is added and compress the lower, weak clayey soils. The pressure forces moisture out of the clay soils, which causes it to be densely spaced. This downward movement can be experienced in an uneven rate that can stress the composition of your foundation.
The causes of foundation settlement varies. Some can be detected immediately, while others do not. Whatever the cause, it is best that you contact the professionals immediately, to have the situation dealt with pronto. We, at Healthy Basement Concepts, are just the people you need to solve such a task. We are well-equipped and are knowledgeable with all things that deal with your foundation and its problems. Give us a call at: 513-854-0349 or visit our contact us page for further questions and details. Our services are available to properties in the Greater Cincinnati, OH area
Healthy Basement Concepts offers a variety of services from waterproofing to foundation repairs. We offer the following services in your area, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, sump pump installations, basement finishing, foundation repair
basement crack repair, vapor barriers and moisture control.