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Indications
of Foundation Problems
Cracked
foundations, sinking foundations, buckled walls, &
uneven floors are problems commonly faced annually by some quarter
million homeowners. Homes and other structures situated on unstable
soils settle when their foundations are subjected to extreme
moisture conditions or lack proper drainage. A shifting foundation
may result in structural damage to your home and a loss of your
investment.
Indications
of foundation settling problems include:
- Foundation walls
that are buckled or bowed
- Doors and windows
that stick or don’t open properly
- Cracks in foundation
walls
- Cracks in exterior
walls
- Cracks in interior
walls and ceilings
- Sunken or
buckled interior concrete floors
Once your CHANCE certified
installer has received the plan of repair from a qualified design
group or individual, he can proceed with the repair. Remember, one
of the best investments you can make is to get a soil boring on your
property. This will enable the designer to determine what type of
anchor and to what depth it must go to stable soil. Usually the
installer will excavate a hole at each anchor location wide enough
and deep enough to place a bracket under the foundation. The leading
section of the anchor with the proper number and size of helices
will be installed by a rotary installing machine. Extensions are
added until the helices are at the proper depth and the
predetermined torque is achieved. At that point the bracket is
added, the load is transferred to the anchor, and the building can
be stabilized or lifted according to the plan of repair.
Free
Estimate
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out this simple form and send it to us. Your local area dealer will
call to arrange a convenient time to inspect your property.
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