Have you taken a good look at what’s holding up your house? Whether your basement or crawl space has poured concrete or block foundation walls, or your house was built on a slab, you need to be aware of your foundation’s condition. Some people may notice a small crack in the wall or detect the slightest hint of movement, but they brush these signs off because they see them as minor inconveniences they don’t have time or money to take care of.
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Evaporation and Gaps
Your soil changes as the weather changes. The more moisture your soil is exposed to, the healthier it’s going to be. However, once it stops raining, your soil can begin to shrink in size.
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Expansive Soils
Since foundation walls are designed to support loads from above rather than lateral (sideways) loads, expanding soil can cause foundation problems.
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Foundation Heave
Heave is the upward movement of a foundation or slab caused by underlying soils that expand or swell. This occurs due to an increase in moisture or by freezing forces.
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Foundation Soils
If your foundation soils are causing cracks in your foundation, bowing or buckling walls, sticking windows and doors, or any other foundation issues, call the local experts at Complete Basement Systems today.
