Read our collection of articles for foundation repair and our foundation repair methods and other services we offer, as well as helpful tips for your home from Crossroads Foundation Repair.
The primary function of a foundation is to transfer the weight of the entire building to the soil beneath. With the improper settlement of basements in mind, homeowners hire foundation repair experts for their expertise in foundation repair methods. […]
Spring arrives with a warm welcome. Thus, now is the perfect time for some spring foundation repair and other home improvements. Additionally, it’s also time to conduct some home maintenance that will help you avoid big repair bills later on. Start with these eight tasks to get your home in good shape. […]
Identifying Common Foundation Repair Needs The foundation of every residential property plays a crucial role in the house’s structural integrity. It is the foundation that bears the weight of the entire house. There are support columns and foundation walls to provide much-needed support. However, the soil beneath these support shifts. Erosion of soil and compromise a foundation. Experts offering foundation repair needs believe that many things can happen to the supports. Support columns spaced too far apart cause interior floors to slope, or sink. This creates gaps between the walls and the floor. If the [...]
In terms of functionality, a crawlspace may seem relatively useless to most homeowners. They offer less traditional storage space (if any usable) than an unfinished basement, and you certainly aren’t dreaming of watching the big games like you would be in a newly finished basement living space. But a crawlspace, if left neglected can cause major headaches all year round. Here are three good reasons to take a look around your crawlspace to make sure your home is fully cared for: Nobody likes cold floors in the morning! That’s right, an unprotected crawlspace can become [...]
Another often neglected home system is your sump pump, or perhaps lack-there-of. There is a lot of information out there, but the following quick primer will give you the basics you need to know to make sure you have the best system, or how installing one will keep your basement from becoming water logged again the next time it rains. So how do sump pumps work? A sump pump is your main line of defense against a wet basement, which can lead to larger foundation problems. They are installed at the lowest point of your [...]
Many homeowners take great care of their properties and know when a problem arises that requires action. But sometimes even the most attentive homeowners can’t fix a problem that they can’t see! Did you know that the soil around your home could be a hidden cause of foundation problems which can lead to sagging floors? This is why support piers are so important to the long-term structural integrity of your foundation and to ensure that any shifting of flooring support beams don’t cause a sagging floor. How do you know if you have a problem [...]
Indiana, like most states, has a variety of soil types that were determined by geological factors over many eons. Some areas have more glacial deposits, and others are more affected by nearby rivers or streams. Having a good understanding of your local soil types will provide some perspective on the natural forces acting upon the foundation of your home. Miami soil: This soil type is the “state soil” of Indiana and is considered highly productive for agriculture. It drains well and does not expand and contract as much with moisture, which means if left undisturbed, [...]
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