A crack in your home’s foundation wall may not only be unsightly but can leak when it rains. A foundation wall crack can also be a sign of a larger issue with your foundation.
Your Foundation Crack Repair Pros
A crack in your home’s foundation wall may not only be unsightly but can leak when it rains. A foundation wall crack can also be a sign of a larger issue with your foundation.
Wall cracks can be from concrete shrinkage when the concrete originally cured. A foundation wall crack can also be a sign of settlement or basement wall instability. It takes experience to properly diagnose a basement wall crack and propose the right solution – and you should trust the experts at ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing.
If you have a crack in your foundation wall and are not sure of the cause, contact us for a free in-home inspection and repair estimate.
4 things basement wall cracks could be telling you
Foundation wall cracks can be a simple sign of concrete shrinkage that may or may not leak when it rains. Sometimes, a wall crack is a sign that your house is telling you something. Knowing the difference between serious and not-so-serious cracks is where ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing can help.
1. Horizontal cracks in poured concrete can occur during the original curing process. Others may be caused by water or soil-related pressure against the foundation wall. This horizontal crack could indicate a bowing or buckling.
2. Vertical cracks in poured concrete walls may indicate a settling foundation. They could also be shrinkage cracks.
3. Stair step cracks in block or brick foundation walls may be a sign of a more serious settlement problem. If a corner of a house is sinking, this drop will cause block walls to separate in a visible stair-step pattern.
Some of these problems require simple fixes, such as a polyurethane injection or seal. Others can indicate a more serious problem, such as wall failure or settlement. Both would require reinforcement.
’58 Foundations & Waterproofing can help you figure out which is which. We are always available for a free, no-obligation consultation. Give us a call today
Foundation crack repair solutions
Here are some solutions for foundations crack repair:
1. For leaking wall crack repair. A polyurethane injection, seal, and possibly a small drainage well can repair a leaking wall crack. For more serious water intrusion situations, a drainage channel can be installed.
2. For basement wall repair. ’58 Foundations has a number of solutions to fix a leaning, bowing or buckling basement wall. From carbon fiber straps to steel I-beams to helical tie-backs or wall anchors, we can offer the best solution.
3. For foundation settlement. Piering is the main solution to a settling or sinking foundation. We can repair a foundation with either helical or push piers. Our in-field experts can explain the best foundation repair solution to you.
4. Void filling. As a true foundation company, ’58 Foundations is one of a few that can also fill voids created by the lifting of the foundation during repairs. This adds added protection to further damage.
It’s important to know that while there are many symptoms of a settling foundation, the existence of even one of these indicators is reason enough to call an expert who can perform a free consultation and design a solution for your specific problem.
Since 1958, homeowners have trusted ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing to solve their foundation problems. Your house is telling you something. Contact us to learn more about the cracks in your foundation and to find the right solution.
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