Bulging floors, cracked walls, and doors that won't close are all signs of foundation distress. A whopping 60% of all homes built on expansive soils suffer from foundation distress. If you see any of these symptoms, call Ground Up Builders immediately for an estimate!
The problem occurs when only part of the foundation heaves or settles, causing cracks and other damage. This differential movement is largely caused by differences in soil moisture. Loss or gain of soil moisture can cause serious shrinkage or swelling.
Cracks occur at each side of a portion of the foundation wall that is undergoing downward movement caused by soil bearing failure. Settlement cracks are nearly always vertical, and they should not be confused with cracks that occur when a wall is subjected to lateral movement from soil pressure.
Exterior Warning Signs
Wall Rotation
Separation around garage door, windows and/or walls
Cracked bricks
Broken and/or cracked foundation
Displaced Moldings
Interior Warning Signs
Misaligned Doors and Windows
Cracked sheetrock
Cracks in Floor
Knowing the early warning signs of foundation troubles can head off problems that ultimately could cost tens of thousands of dollars to fix. The sooner you identify potential problems, the easier (and not to mention less expensive) it is to fix them. Ground Up Builders are the foundation repair experts in Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Middle Tennessee. Give us a call today for a free estimate at 615-326-5790.
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