Foundation Repair VS. Concrete Repair
Foundation Repairs
All houses are different from size to layout, and all locations are different from weather to soil; that is why every foundation problem is distinct, and it is important to pay very close attention to all the foundation symptoms because those signs of stress can go from cosmetic problems to fundamental foundation problems. Our excellent crew can come up with the perfect plan for your home and see if our solutions align with your goals. In the following section, we will describe some of our most popular installation systems to remediate foundation issues.
Compaction Grouting
Compaction grouting is a type of pressure grouting that becomes denser and compacts soil that is in need of stabilization. For foundation repair, it is most effective in stabilizing non-point load-bearing structures such as swimming pools or flat pads and pavements (interior floor pads). It can be performed either top-down or bottom-up. Most flat structures settle because of soil is too heavy to support itself. Ten feet of soil on top of a weak layer can cause it to compress. The surface then follows the rest of the soil, causing distress in the pool, pavement, or any structure located above the problem. To correct the issue, soil stabilization is needed.
Heave Remediation
Expansive soil is and will always be the biggest enemy of houses’ foundations because depending on the weather conduction and where the house is located. Arizona Foundation Solutions has the solution for this type of problem. MoistureLevel System is an innovative system involving different elements and in-depth analysis to remediate foundation heave issues. What this system does is that it evaporates the moisture beneath the house’s foundation, and with the help of a moisture vacuum, all those particles get to pull out of the soil out to the house’s exterior.
Underpinning
Last but not least, underpinning might be our last resource, depending on the current status of the foundation and the damage to the infrastructure. Some signs, such as cracks on the walls, ceiling, and floor, might be very clear signs of a need for a fundamental foundation repair; yet, other signs might not be as clear and visible as these, such as sticky windows, sloping floor, space gaps between the baseboard the wall and sometimes cannot even close the doors. Underpinning consists of drilling down piers to the ground until we reach the strata to provide expected foundation support to the right room. This amazing pier will sustain and lift the house’s foundation back to its original position, and unlike PolyLevel, Underpinning installation will last more.
The FER reports are crucial for AZFS to present and describe the needs and solutions of the house. The FER reports get designed for a walkthrough of the concerns and, more, the solutions for the current foundation problems that the family is confronting. In the report, examples of the damages get shown, and how those problems can evolve, and make everything worse. Install the presented solution for long-term benefit.
Concrete Repairs
Foundation problems are like silent crises that when they get visible, it is a little too late and a larger investment might need to get made. But the real question is what service you might need. The answer might vary but are three main services Arizona Foundation Solutions provide to Arizona homeowners. Some repairs might be concrete repairs, and some others can be fundamental for the house's foundation or even crawl spaces if we drive a little up north.
Crack Stitching Repair
The first service is crack stitching repair, and what do we mean by that? We refer to crack repairs on the floor, driveway, or even right next to a pool. Through years of experience, great practice, and innovative knowledge, AZFS improved the Crack stitching repair technique, and there was no need anymore to pour new concrete when you could just repair it and save some bucks in your pocket.
Concrete Lifting
The second type of most popular service is PolyLevel, and by PolyLevel, we mean concrete lifting. Some houses in Arizona got built over clay soil, which gets considered expansive soil. The main problem with this type of soil is that depending on the moisture exposure it gets, the soil will expand or will shrink, and when the soil shirks due to low moisture exporter and the heavy weight of the house, the soil will compact, and the house's foundation will start sinking. This is when our Home heroes enter to play their role, injecting those concrete slabs with the PolyLevel foam material and lifting the house's foundation back to its original position.
Concrete Repair in Stem Wall
The most popular or common concrete repair of all is the stem wall since most Arizonans love to have bushes, flowers, or any other type of plants right next to the house’s foundation. The stem wall is the first part of the house to suffer the consequences because the excess of moisture or water makes the metal components produce corrosion and damage the rebar along with the rest of the elements causing the whole stem wall to start failing and showing signs of stress such as cracks and even spalling concrete.
What Type of Foundation Services Do You Need?
Having foundation problems is no fun at all and having to pay for the repairs is even worse. Yet, all three services are great solutions to choose from and execute with the best quality; it is a matter of knowing what is the right solution for you, your family, and your house's foundation! Arizona Foundation Solutions is proud to say we are here to help you in any manner and the best manner possible. Remember, if you are looking for a foundation solution, not only trust what they say but also trust the facts, reviews, and transparency the company gives you because you want the best for your future, and we do too!