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Atlas Structural - Building Foundation Repair & Stabilization

Signs of Foundation Failure - Know the signs before it's too late.

 

Inside of House

• Cracks in drywall
• Doors and windows that stick
• Cracks in floor or tile
• Misaligned doors and windows
• Trim or molding misaligned
• Torn or wrinkled wallpaper Outside of House
• Gaps around doors and windows
• Cracks in foundation
• Cracks in the bricks
• Fascia board pulling away
• Chimneys are tilting or leaning

Garage

• Separation from door
• Wall rotating out
• Cracks in the brick

Basement of House

• Walls leaning in or out
• Cracks in the poured or block walls
• Water leakage through cracks at base of walls

Causes of Foundation Failure
Why is it happening?

Evaporation
Hot and dry conditions may cause soil to pull away from the foundation. Settlement due to this foundation moisture imbalance could cause cracks to appear throughout the structure.

Transpiration
Tree roots could dehydrate the soil beneath a home causing soil shrinkage and settlement of the home.

Plumbing Leaks
Water from leaky plumbing is often a major contributor to foundation problems.

Drainage
Improper drainage will lead to excess moisture build up, which could erode or consolidate soils. Excessive moisture may cause upheaval or settlement.

Poor Building Site Preparation
Cut and fill situations, where soil is removed from part of the lot and stacked on another, must have proper soil stabilization before the structure is constructed; otherwise unexpected movements of the soil beneath the foundation may occur.

Poor Ground Preparation
Cut and fill situations should be properly prepared before structure is started or it may result in improperly compacted soil beneath the foundation.

Poor Soil Conditions
Poor soil, organic components, debris, etc., may cause expansion or consolidation, which contribute to foundation failures.

Using the correct foundation repair system can counteract the above conditions. Steel piers and helical piers can be the solution if your basement or foundation is cracking, bowing or has settled in any way. Protect your largest asset with the highest quality piering and basement wall repair products, installed by local underpinning experts. Insist on foundation repair products designed and engineered to perform.