Foundation Issues and What Causes Them
The foundation of your home is the base in which the entire structure sits on. When something goes wrong with your foundation, the entire structure will be damaged. Foundation issues are caused by several different reasons such as:
- Soil compensation and moisture content - The soil in Kansas and Missouri is expansive soil, so when the soil beneath the foundation gets too wet, it will heave and when it get dry it will shrink. This shifting of the soil will cause the foundation to shift and move too.
- Temperature changes - The freezing and thawing cycles beneath your foundation will cause the soil, water and air around your foundation walls to expand and contract throughout the year, causing foundation problems.
- Water - When the foundation of your home was dug out and the foundation was placed, dirt was poured back to fill the space between the basement wall and the untouched soil. The backfill soil is looser than the soil around it so this causes the area around your home to be more porous and therefore, collects more water. This water around the foundation will put pressure on the foundation walls causing foundation shifting.
- Tree roots - Tree roots that are close to the foundation will swell against the foundation, pushing against the walls. Also, tree roots on one side of the house will dry the soil on that side and the other side of the home will have more moisture, causing one side to have pressure and the other side not to have pressure.
All of these issues can cause foundation failure. That is why it is important to have an expert inspect your home and see if you have any of the signs of foundation failure. Some of the signs of foundation problems are:
- Foundation cracks
- Doors and windows that stick
- Wall cracks
- Stair and stoop problems
If we see any of these of foundation failure, we will offer you the best foundation repair solution for you.
Foundation Repair Solutions
Pro Foundation Technology uses underpinning products such as steel piers and helical piers to level and stabilize your foundation. These piers are driven deep into the ground through unstable soil layers until they reach a solid soil layer. Then each pier is individually load tested. After load testing, the entire weight of the structure is lifted onto the piers using hydraulic jacks. Then your foundation will be level and structurally sound again.
We also use helical tiebacks to level and straighten bowing or leaning walls. These helical tiebacks are installed by drilling a small hole in the interior of your basement wall, then with exterior excavation, the wall is pulled back to its original level.
All of the products we use for foundation repair are manufactured by Earth Contact Products (ECP), the very best in the industry. Pro Foundation Technology has the experience and uses only the very best products.
Let our experts come and give you a free inspection and get your foundation stabilized again so that your won't have any future worries. Contact us today!
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