Signs of Foundation Problems: Floor Cracks
Cracks on the floor are very common signs of foundation issues; however, at times, it is more difficult to see them because most of the time, there is flooring tile covering the surface of the concrete.
Signs of Foundation Problems: Serious Structural Damages
In some scenarios, in or areas, the deterioration might be more noticeable, and action needs to be taken sooner than later to prevent a more expensive repair and more serious structural damage.
Is water the main factor when dealing with foundation problems?
Yes, the level of water exposure in the soil determines how much movement the soil does and how affected a foundation is.
Underpinning Process: Location
The location of every pier is very important since each location is strategically chosen to provide full support and meets the house's needs along with the customer's goals.
Underpinning Process: Is the distance between each pier important?
The distance between each pier is very important because the closer they are, the stronger foundation support they provide to a very specific area.
SmartJacks Installation
Some haves are supported in some areas by a crawl space and need extra support to have a more stable structure and prevent the cracks from getting worse in the area of the house; that is why the right solution is SmartJacks to provide full support in all the right places.
Underpinning Process: Last Assessment
Before attaching each pier with its assigned bracket, a last assessment needs to be made to assure the foundation will not have any negative effect once it gets moved back to its original place.