Taking care of your home should be one of your top priorities. Since it’s likely your biggest financial investment, you want to ensure that it retains its value over the years. Here are some common problems that homeowners experience, which can lead to a severely damaged foundation.
Trees are one of the most desirable features of any home. However, they can wreak havoc on the foundation, plumbing, and other components of a home. Over time, tree roots can have massive effects on the soil that surrounds the home’s foundation. When the soil around your home is tampered with, it can cause your home to settle and shift. Too much settling can cause structural issues with your home.
There are always homes that you know will have standing water after a nasty rainstorm. These puddles surrounding a home are a clear indication of poor drainage. When there is poor drainage of a home, the soil becomes oversaturated. When this happens, the foundation will become unstable and shift. You’ll need to call in a foundation repair expert to assess any shifting or cracking of the foundation.
The main water line of your home will run out from the foundation. If there is a sizable leak in the mainline, this will allow the water to seep into the soil surrounding your home. Again, this can result in soil shift over a lengthy period of time. Unfortunately, most homeowners don’t realize they have a leak until they start to notice structural issues with their homes.
Gutters play an important role in any home drainage system. It’s important to think of your roof as a water-deterrent system. Your shingles, or other type of roofing material, easily directs water down towards your gutters. The gutters then carry the water away from your home through downspouts. If your home is lacking a proper gutter system, the water won’t be directed away from your home. Rather, it will run down the side of your home. This can lead to damage in both your siding and your home’s structural foundation.
Understanding some of the most common problems that result in damage to a home’s foundation is the key to preventing them. As with any home problem, it’s best to remedy it early on. This will help to prevent foundational issues that are extremely costly to repair.
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