High Rise Industries Inc.
Home Foundation Repair Long Island
What are the signs of foundation failure?
Home Foundation Repair Long Island
High-rise industries of Long Island is a well-established home foundation repair company with many years of experience here on Long Island. We have discovered that Long Island’s fluctuating water table cases many foundations to deteriorate due to the moisture in the soil. The structure of your home foundation begins to deteriorate and will affect the entire structure if not corrected
Long Island Home Foundation Repair
The number one culprit on Long Island that causes cracks in the foundation is water. With our fluctuating water table, the rising and lowering of the ground water makes homes on the shore more venerable to foundation settling and shifting. The primarily soil composition here on Long Island is sand on the South Shore and a clay soil on the North Shore.
Home Foundation Repair on The North Shore
On the North Shore where the soil composition is basically clay every rainstorm presents a completely different set of problems. As water will always seek the path of least resistance. If the path is obstructed by your concrete foundation that foundation is in for trouble. A cracking foundation may start off as just a hairline crack but will often widen over time as temperature fluctuates from above freezing to below freezing the moisture in a concrete will expand and contract increasing the deterioration of the foundation
Foundation Repair Method First and simplest method to repair your own foundation is to pinpoint where the water is meeting the foundation. There is a leak and localize it. Then it is possible just in that area patched with a waterproof barrier.
Excavation Services May Be Needed to Perform Foundation Repair May
although water is usually the main culprit for the damage the factors may also come into play. The soil around the foundation may lose all content this will reduce the pressure exerted on the foundation allowing the structure buckle upwards.
The cost of home foundation repair will depend on the extent of damage. The repair could be as simple as creating an easier path for water by keeping it away from your foundation. When tree roots are the cause of foundation damage, repair will start by simply removing the tree, and repair and waterproof the area.
Consulting a foundation company such as High-Rise Industries, will get you an honest evaluation of the situation and what it will take to permanently rectify more information on how to contact high-rise industries simply call this number 516-250-2515
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 any 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.
Tho 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 foundation underpinning.
for more help and contacting the best professionals in the area, call High Rise Industries 516-250-2515 or 516-315-8591
HOW TO SPOT DAMAGE CAUSED BY FOUNDATION SINKING AND SETTLEMENT
Seeing a crack in the foundation of your home is not necessarily an indication that your foundation is failing. Every home settles over time here on Long Island. The South Shore soil is Sandy. While the North Shore tends to have more clay and rock. The downward force and pressure placed on the soil from the tremendous weight of the home will cause some settling. This is only natural.
However, if too much settling occurs. Serious foundation problems could result. Knowing the difference between the two help you as the homeowner to determine if professional help is required.
In the first image above crack in the foundation appears to be the same with both top and bottom. This is a block foundation and your only concern would be if the crack at the top were to get wider than a crack at the bottom.
In illustration number two you can see the crack in the brick is much larger at the top serious indication that one part of the foundation is settling further than another part.
In illustration number three is similar to illustration number one. The area should be repaired and pay attention to it in the future.
Sinking Foundation Repair Method
The soil on the South Shore of Long Island is Sandy. You can expect settling as the sand gets wet and dries out. On the North Shore. However, the clay composition of the soil presents a completely different set of problems.
Although clay soil is firmer and supports the weight of the home much better. Clay soil shrinks as it dries out you can expect to see the soil, pulling away from the foundation as it dries out. We are fortunate here on Long Island, we very rarely experience a drought. Other areas of the country, clay soil does present serious problems during droughts.
A Soil Test will show properties of existing soils and ground water and how they relate to design and construction.
Soil Tests can be for geotechnical (building and drainage) or environmental (contamination and remediation).
Signs Of Foundation Failure
It is common to see cracks above the doors and windows as the house settles. This is more common in new homes as opposed to homes that have already done all the settling to go to do.
If the same crack keeps reoccurring and getting wider. It is time to get a professional foundation examination in that area to see what’s going on. Any crack in your wall should get your attention.
When doors and windows begins to stick, or become difficult to open and close this could be a sign that the house is settling. Further inspection of the exterior foundation should become a priority.
if you’re not sure if you have a foundation problem request a foundation Inspection. The professionals at High-rise industries will come to your home and examine your foundation. It’s important to remember that if you have a foundation problem. It will only get worse over time and ignoring it can be very costly. An inspection by foundation expert is only a phone call away.
