4 Signs That You Need Foundation Repair services
House foundations are subject to factors such as expansion and shrinking of the soil around the foundation due to weather changes, soil movements, and expansion and shrinking of the concrete. These changes can cause the foundation to sink unevenly or develop cracks.
Since the foundation of the house determines the integrity of the whole structure such as the ability of the walls to withstand the weight of the roof, you need to be keen whenever you see signs of weakness in the foundation. You should call a foundation repair technician as soon as you realize changes in the appearance of the foundation or walls of your house. Below are five signs that you need foundation repair services.
- Cracks in the exterior and interior walls
As the foundation shifts due factors such as shrinking of the concrete, soil movement or changes in the water content of the soil, your house may develop different types of external and internal cracks. Cracks may also develop as a result of having a poorly done foundation or movement of heavy machinery near the house.
While some types of cracks indicate the settling of concrete and are therefore nothing to be worried about, some cracks indicate major flaws or problems in the foundation. Therefore, you need to call a foundation repair technician to inspect your building whenever you notice unusual cracks in the walls of your house.
- Uneven floors
If you realize that the various sections of the floor of your house are not even, this means that the foundation of the house has flaws that need to be checked. Uneven floors are common in older buildings, indicating that the foundation of the house has sank unevenly over time. However, even new houses can have a floor that is not level because of problems in the foundation.
- Bowed basement walls
Leaning or curved basement walls result from the pressure that the soil surrounding the foundation and walls exerts on these structures. This pressure can cause the walls of the basement to curve inwards. The basement and foundation walls can also develop cracks as a result of the pressure. Bowing basement or foundation walls indicate that you need to call a foundation repair technician to check and repair your foundation.
- Doors and windows that are difficult to open or close
Doors and windows that suddenly become difficult to close or open may be a sign of a shifting foundation. The movement of the foundation may warp the frames of doors and windows, making it difficult to open or close these structures.
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