by Shawn Kyles
Some of the signs that you may be having a foundation problem are:
- Windows and doors that won’t open, close or lock properly
- Cracks in walls or ceilings
- Tilting or sloping floors
- Cracks through brick mortar
- Twisted or un-even outdoor siding
- Out-of-square garage doors
Some homes were built without reinforced concrete foundations which can deteriorate over time. Others have suffered due to drainage problems or earth movement. Poor drainage can be a major contributor to increases in soil moisture, causing foundation problems. Rain falling into gutters should be directed away from the house. Gutter downspouts should not release water right next to the foundation. And bad soil problems can cause foundation difficulties even with homes as new as two years old.
Sometimes these problems do not necessarily mean you need a new foundation, but you have breaks in your foundation due to prior earth movement, age or even poor drainage. Left unchecked and uncorrected, these breaks in the foundation and stem wall can lead to additional cost and, in many cases, pose a risk to your structure. Often, the cracks can be repaired simply with a metal strap, epoxy injection or a pad known as an underpin, making yours a safer home.
There are many good reasons for foundation replacement. Some homes were built without a concrete and steel foundation, while others were made of un-reinforced masonry, that of brick or stone. In some cases, the original concrete was made of poor quality materials or has been badly deteriorated over the years. In most cases you can live in your home while a foundation contractor installs your new foundation.
Shawn Kyles is an expert in foundation repair and house bolting, and is a partner in Julian Construction (http://www.julianconstruction.com) located in Los Angeles. Shawn has inspected over 15,000 structures, working with both engineering firms and local departments of building and safety. Julian Construction owns its own company and is built on a “no middlemen” model - no salesmen, no subcontractors. When you work with Julian Construction you get the principals of the company and its workers under your home. They can be contacted by phone at 323-733-3377. The company’s blog is http://julianconstruction.typepad.com/
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I live in a basement apartment and I am in the process of buying the home. The basement floors have a couple of spots, under the carpet, where there appears to be a line in the concrete with one side being a little higher than the other. This concerns me. Do you think this is a problem with the foundation? The whole home is heated with radiant heating (so there is a heating system in the basement floor). Would this make a difference? Also, near these spots where the floor feels uneven, if I stomp my foot on the floor it sounds hollow. Any suggestions?
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