Basement Foundation Repair

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Basement Foundation Repair

• Stabilize And Lift A Settled Or Sinking
  Foundation

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Introduction

• If you see noticeable sag on the floor, then its
  time to speak with a professional basement
  foundation repair company who can boost it up in
  a perfect manner. You cant take any chances here
  because a sagging floor doesnt mean that it is
  the foundation which is settling in the ground

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Stabilize And Lift Sinking Foundation
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Sinking Foundation Signs

• It will certainly look depressed and you will
  also notice some cracks out there which may
  develop on the walls or on the ceiling.
• Wall fissures and broken chimney
• More serious cracks will be 15mm
• When slab foundation moves in upward direction
  then it many results in foundation upheaval
• If doors stick or they do not close or open in a
  proper manner
• Counters and cabinets separating from the wall

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Basement Foundation Construction

• There are some of the signs which showcase that
  the foundation is shrinking. If you do not
  inspect it or call a professional to repair then
  the problem may increase and cause more damage to
  the property. A basement foundation construction
  company can offer the best solution for the
  foundation that is shrinking and needs a lift.

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Causes Of Shrinkage

• There are many causes which may result in
  shrinkage of the foundation and a very common
  cause is changes in the levels of moisture.
• When there is a lot of precipitation, the water
  table raises high enough to saturate the bearing
  strata soil. Then the soil dries and it
  collapses. This results in basement foundation
  shrinkage.

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Push Pier System

• Push pier systems are placed with the help of a
  galvanized steel bracket. It is placed underneath
  the foundation footing and then the use of
  hydraulic RAM is made. It helps to drive the
  steel piles below the structure until they reach
  the load bearing strata. To stabilize the
  affected area appropriately additional piers are
  used.

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Helical Pier System

• It is installed with the help of steel piles to
  the load bearing strata. The steel is driven till
  the time it reaches the torque levels in an
  effective way so they can bear the weight of the
  structure. It is a terrific solution for new
  construction because the structure weight is not
  used to drive the piles.

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Methods To Stabilize The Foundation

• All settled areas will now stabilize properly. It
  is important because the weight of the structure
  can cause more damage to the foundation. Pier
  spacing should be 5 to 7 feet apart and this
  depends on the footing strength.
• The two methods explained are perfect solutions
  for the stabilization of the foundation.

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Conclusion

• If you are facing problems with a sinking
  foundation and have no clue how to stabilize the
  foundation structure then hire basement
  waterproofing company, Ohio without any delay.
  They will do a thorough inspection of the
  property. A reputed waterproofing company will
  help to restore the foundation and it will also
  improve the property price.