Welcome to my blog. My name is Matt. A few years ago, my business was affected by a fire, and it also experienced a lot of water damage due to fighting the fire. Luckily, I found the best damage contractors, and they were able to save almost everything. The restoration and cleaning work was amazing. I certainly hope that no one ever has to endure that kind of damage to their business, but I also know that on some level, it is inevitable. Because of that, I decided to start this blog. In this space, I am going to write about hiring damage contractors as well as other tips. Please, explore and enjoy!
Without a sturdy foundation, the stability of your structure will be severely jeopardised. However, it is unfortunate that some homeowners do not pay particular attention to the state of their home's foundation, since it is out of their sight. No matter whether you moved into an old home or a newly constructed one, foundation repairs are something you may have to engage in at one point or another. The reason why these repairs would be prudent is that as the house settles and the soil decompresses, the foundation may shift in place, causing the onset of cracks. Moreover, if you live in one of the parts of Australia that are prone to erosion, the movement of the soil willl also steadily affect the longevity of your foundation. Luckily, foundation damage does not have to go on undeterred. Read on for a couple of the techniques that could be utilised when you require foundation repair.
The slab jacking technique
When erosion occurs due to flooding, your foundation becomes at risk of settling. The reason this occurs is that air pockets form between the ground and the foundation itself. The more spaces that form, the less steady your foundation becomes. If this is the problem you are experiencing, slab jacking would be the best course of action to take. The damage contractors will make use of cement to fill the voids that have been created and subsequently stabilise the foundation. If the soil erosion is severe, the contractors may even opt to lift the structure in its entirety and pour the concrete over the entire surface of the foundation to create a level base.
The patching technique
You may also require foundation repairs if there is excessive water ingress occurring at the base of your structure. When this water makes its way to the foundation during the winter, it can expand and contract during freeze and thaw cycles. This freezing and melting will end up causing cracks to form in the foundation. If the cracks are not fixed, they will only expand and get larger, leading to further degradation of your foundation. It is vital for you to have your foundation examined for cracking so that the contractors can patch these flaws as soon as they happen, rather than waiting for them to become worse. Moreover, the contractors could also construct new drainage features and install damp-proof courses to prevent the risk of further water damage to your foundation.
Share9 January 2018
