Signs of Foundation Problems: Exterior Cracks
Cracks on the walls are very common and visible signs of foundation problems. Normally, interior wall cracks are more common, but if the problem does not get repaired on time, the cracks can get visible from the outside too.
Signs of Foundation Problems: Interior Wall Cracks
Generally, cracks on the wall appear close to the door and windows since the door and windows are the ones that get affected first, causing an exit hazard in some extreme cases.
Signs of Foundation Problems: Floor Cracks
Even though all cases are different, the most common place to find floor cracks due to foundation problems is the garage since its surface is holding the car's weight most of the time, and there are no flooring tiles covering it.
Signs of Foundation Problems: Ceiling Cracks
The main problem with foundation problems is that if the main problem does not get addressed on time, the symptoms, such as cracks, will only get worst by expanding, getting deeper, and more visible.
Piers Installation Process: Location
Location is very important to provide full foundation support to each specific room; that is why our foreman, with the help of other professionals, determines the perfect location, for each pier, along with the number of piers needed to provide the expected quality.
Piers Installation Process: How Deep is Enough?
All house got built differently and with distinct materials; therefore, their needs can vary from house to house and from time to time. How deep should we drill is a very common question, and the answer is different because of factors mentioned previously; however, in a perfect world, our foundation repair crews need to drill each from 7 to 10 feet deep until the stat layer is reached to provide full foundation support.
Piers Installation Process: Last Assessment
Right after permanently installing each pier with its assigned bracket, our foundation repair crew needs to make a last assessment to evaluate the current state of the house foundation and determine if it is wise to lift the foundation back to its original position.