No matter what the age of your home is, foundation cracks can pose a serious threat to your home. If you notice wall cracks in your basement, be cautious. Use your judgement to decide if the crack is big enough to cause issues and require professional help. If the crack is more than .064 inches, it may cause water leaks. There are many possible causes of foundation cracks, and you can generally target the cause by their direction. When the soils beneath your home weaken, it allows your foundation to settle and sink. Often times, different parts of the home will settle at different rates leading to foundation cracks. These cracks are usually vertical or diagonal. Foundation cracks can also be caused by lateral pressure when the soils around your home grow saturated and press on the walls. This usually causes horizontal cracks. No matter what the cause of your foundation cracks, there is a solution. We are your foundation crack repair IA experts.
When foundation cracks go without repair, the problems can get bigger. Water can seep in through the cracks and cause flooding. Rodents and insects can also make their way into your home. Nobody wants that. A type of silent killer can creep in through these cracks too: radon. Radon is a leading cause of lung cancer and nothing to ignore. Not only are the cracks in your basement walls detrimental to your foundation, but to the comfort and safety of your family.
There are a few ways that foundation cracks can be repaired. First, epoxy injections can be used to fill the cracks. It prevents water, creatures, and radon from making their way into your home, and actually makes the wall stronger than it originally was. We will do all of our work from the inside of your home, so you won’t have to worry about any excavation.
Carbon fiber repair is also a cost-effective option that can also be used to fix bowing or leaning walls as well. Last but definitely not least, you may need to consider the root of the problem. If foundation problems are the cause of your foundation cracks, you may need foundation repair. Though this option is a bit more costly and time consuming, it will be worth it in the long run. Until you fix your foundation, you will just keep finding new cracks in your walls.
If you let your foundation go without repair for too long, it may get to the point where it cannot be repaired and your home will no longer be safe. Act before it is too late for your home. Give us a call today.
Category: Foundation Repair