FALTERING FOUNDATIONS

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FALTERING FOUNDATIONS
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4 STEPS TO DROUGHT DISASTER Drought conditions
can put your foundation at risk 1. Dryness
causes soil to shrink 2. Shrinking soil pulls
away from foundation 3. Shrinking soils causes
air cracks around/under foundation 4. Air cannot
support the foundation so it sinks/settles
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SIGNS OF FOUNDATION DAMAGE Misaligned
doors/windows Sloped floors Plumbing
problems Cracked bricks or brick mortar
Sheetrock cracks or molding separation Cracked
tiles
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FACING FOUNDATION DAMAGE Prevent or repair
foundation damage with these tips FOUNDATION-
SAVING TIP Maintain moisture content around
perimeter of foundation as consistently as
possible year round Maintain proper drainage
content around perimeter of the foundation as
consistently as possible year round Make sure
crawl space is properly ventilated If necessary
install steel or concrete pilings
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HOW IT HELPS Prevents soil shrinkage Prevents
soil heaving/expansion Stops root systems from
taking moisture from foundation area
soil Supports unstable foundation
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Aqua Tech Waterproofing 173 McCormack St, Unit
6 York, ON, M6N 1X8 PH 416-300-2191
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