A Stitch In Time Saves Nine

Dec 7
10:50

2009

Alice Shown

Alice Shown

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Without a strong foundation, a house, no matter how attractive it looks on the exterior, cannot stand steady for a long time.

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A cracked foundation diminishes the longevity of the house. When cracks start appearing on doors,A Stitch In Time Saves Nine Articles exterior and interior walls you may have a cracked foundation. These problems are a reality and cannot be wished away. If neglected, these will only get worse.



There are many companies who offer foundation repair services. Some have the latest foundation repair systems combining the durability of concrete with the deeper, stronger power of steel creating an innovative hybrid technology. This technology helps improve the condition of the foundation and strengthens it for years to come.



To ensure a stronger foundation, it is always wise to invest in the skills of an established, reputable foundation repair company.



How does the problem occur?



* These problems happen due to changing conditions of the soil around your house. If the soil is clay, it expands in the rainy season and contracts in any hot, dry spell. This causes cracks and an unstable base.


* The roots of trees and plants can unsettle the base as well.



There are other factors as well that leads to cracked foundation repair



* An erratic weather pattern alternating between dry and wet spells can ruin the base of your house. This is one of the primary reasons of long term damage, which weakens the foundation and also causes ruptures in the base.


* Poor drainage can create saturated soil in the negative slope area of the house. This leads to instability in the soil structure.


* The occurrence of under-slab plumbing leaks creates excessive moisture in one area under the base and may cause that area to adversely affect the stability of your slab.



These problems can be dangerous if left unchecked. The expression “a tiny leak can sink a great ship” applies here. It would be foolish to neglect even a small crack. It can lead to more serious problems, like damage to underground plumbing, interior and exterior structural damage, poorly fitted molding and cabinets, unstable ceilings, roof leaks and electrical hazards. It always pays to be safe than sorry. It will burn a bigger hole in your pocket if you leave the problem for another day.