Whether you realize it or not, your
home's foundation does a ton of work, literally, 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. It's constantly bearing the weight of not only the
structure above, but all of your belongings as well as the family
that resides in the home.
Silently, like the mythological Atlas
carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, your foundation
works, supporting, protecting and ensuring the structural integrity of your house. Not an easy job when you think
about it. Your foundation has to battle with soil erosion, the
possibility of subsidence, the potential for more and more weight to
be added to its already possibly sixty, seventy, maybe even one
hundred year old frame. The list of issues your foundation silently
deals with daily is wide and long.
However, no need to be overly concerned
about it. That's what it is intended to do! Every weight lifter
knows that they need a spotter in order to be safe, just ensure that
you're doing as good of a job as your foundation. What we mean by
this is be alert to any symptoms that your foundation could be
weakening.
If you spot any of these symptoms, your
foundation could be in need of some assistance:
- Cracked Floors
- Bowing Walls
- Cracked Exterior Brick
- Stair Step Cracks In Basement Walls Water Damage
- Uneven Floors
- Doors/Windows That Won't Shut or Open Properly
- Leaning Chimney
Any of these discoveries may mean your
foundation is begging for assistance. Fortunately, help is available!
Underpinning is one of the most effective ways to secure the
integrity of your home’s foundation. Click here to learn more.
