Foundation cracks can occur more and more frequently as your home's foundation ages, but can also occur relatively early on in the life of a foundation.
Cracking in the foundation can occur based on a variety of circumstances, whether it be improper construction, excess soil moisture during construction, or high soil pressure due to regular, heavy water saturation.
What we do about foundation cracks and when is critical. If left for too long, small issues can become larger structural issues that become more costly and difficult to fix. So what can you do? First, perform a crack inspection. You may also have a professional contractor perform a free basement inspection. Inspect the foundation from both the inside and outside of the home, the latter being especially useful in the case of a drywalled interior.
Hairline cracking is common and nothing to be too alarmed about––however, there are still recommended precautions you should take. First, reduce the possibility of moisture seeping through the crack by applying masonry caulk along the cracked area. If the foundation shifts and the crack becomes larger, consult a foundation professional. We also recommend reaching out to a professional if water seepages is too powerful for the caulk and begins to make its way through.
For more information about free foundation repair inspections in the Detroit and S.E. Michigan area, click here!
Showing posts with label Wet Basement. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wet Basement. Show all posts
Monday, June 3, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
Basement Waterproofing Michigan | Everdry Michigan | Maintaining Floor Drains & Main Sewer Line
Unlike sewer laterals in large industrial structures, the sewer main in your home can become clogged with substances like fat, grease, food, cosmetics, shampoo and toilet paper. Regardless of how well your basement walls are waterproofed to protect against hydrostatic pressure and provide under slab drainage, you could still be susceptible to a flood from a backed up floor drain.
In order to avoid this, there are a few precautions you can take. First, if you’ve had problems with the main sewer line clogging in the past, it might be time to replace or repair it. Jackhammering the basement floor is the only way to reach the pipe itself, but a sewer snake or hydro jet might be able to solve the problem just as well. And don’t forget: your gutter downspouts tie into your main sewer line too, which is why these are also take into consideration by many professional basement waterproofing companies.
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Basement Waterproofing Michigan | Everdry Michigan | Bootcamp
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
Basement Waterproofing Michigan | Everdry Michigan | Indoor Air Quality
Indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air. Surprised? Get E-Z Breathe! http://everdrymichigan.com/about-ez-breathe/
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Basement Waterproofing Michigan | Everdry Michigan | Infographic
NEW INFOGRAPHIC about the hidden dangers of mold in your home: http://everdrymichigan.com/infographic-hidden-dangers-in-your-basement
Monday, April 15, 2013
Friday, October 28, 2011
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
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