Missing Signs of Foundation Failure Will Cost You Thousands
CONCRETE FOUNDATION Failure
As a concrete foundation ages, it may become cracked or pitted due to various causes. When that piece of concrete is the foundation of your home, The entire structure becomes endangered and compromised.
The main culprit behind cracks in concrete foundations is water. Water will always find the path of least resistance for it to travel. If that path is beside a concrete foundation, that foundation is in trouble. The cracks may be just the width of a hair at first, but often they will widen over time.
Concrete Foundation Failure on Long Island
The method for concrete foundation repair that has been subjected to water damage can be costly. If the leak is localized to one spot it may be possible to dig just in that area and patch it with a waterproof barrier over a new patch of concrete. If there are multiple leaks, extensive excavation may be Required.
Though water is usually the main cause for damage, other factors may come into play. The dirt surrounding the foundation may lose some of its moisture content, reducing the pressure exerted on the foundation, allowing the structure to buckle outward. Tree Roots may also cause a problem.
The cost for concrete foundation repair of this type can be just as expensive as that from water damage, perhaps more. Trees have enormous strength and tenacity. If your foundation stands it the way, you will probably have to Remove the tree.
Do I need the Services of a Concrete Foundation Contractor?
If you are lucky to catch the problem early, and are unable to afford the help of a professional Foundation repair contractor. You may be able to do the concrete foundation repair yourself.
First, it is necessary to clean the affected area. Use a wire brush or some other abrasive material to remove any loose chips of concrete. Then you should thoroughly dry the concrete. Set up a large fan near the area to expedite the process. This may take a while, as concrete has the ability to retain large amounts of moisture. Then repair the area with concrete or a concrete and caulk mixture. Finally, cover the area with a waterproof sealant.
Foundation Repair should be done by a Foundation Contractor
You have only made a temporary repair that will slow down the moisture getting into your home. A professional will dig down to the concrete footing to check for the original cause of the cracking. In some cases houses that were one level over time added a second level to the home.
The original footing and foundation wasn’t built to handle the extra weight and begins to settle deeper into the earth. Such cases can still be repair with underpinning.
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Requires Underpinning
WHEN IS UNDERPINNING OF A FOUNDATION REQUIRED?
Foundation underpinning is a method used, to reinforce a concrete foundation that is not strong enough to support the building that is erected on it. The usage of the building has changed.
Many instances, especially here on Long Island one-story homes were built on a slab concrete with a concrete footing. Years later, homeowners added a second story to their homes, not taking into consideration the enormous amount of new weight that would be put on the foundation.
Faced with the new problem of failing foundations, concrete engineering companies began to recommend foundation underpinning to reinforce and strengthen the existing foundation.
Underpinning of foundation is performed by a licensed and insured concrete contracting company that specializes in foundation repair and construction. The contractor is required to for fill the exact specifications recommended by the architect and engineering company that determined the load weight of the project.
Helical Piles of New York recently completed foundation repairs in the following
Towns on Long Island. South Hampton, Hampton Bays, Bayshore, Amity Harbor, and Lindenhurst.
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