You’ve probably felt your home playing a trick on you. You know the weird creaks or floors that seem like they are dipping and diving, or door frames refusing to align? Your home may be telling you it needs chemical support if it seems to have an independent mind. Get more info?
Perhaps you have noticed cracks or gaps in your walls. These are large enough to allow a small insect through. It’s not the “settling” of the house, as many people claim. You might see them waving a flag to try and get your attention.
Imagine that you awaken to discover your beloved grand-piano leaning unsteadily to one side. It’s not a figment of your imagination. It’s not your imagination. Clay soil houses are notorious for sinking floors. As the soil absorbs water and dries, it can shrink or swell and cause havoc to your foundation.
Let’s discuss those stubborn windows and door. You may not be experiencing humidity when you feel like you are in a wrestling contest just to close the rear door. Moving foundations can cause frames to be deformed, making it difficult to do everyday tasks.
Sometimes water can make everything worse. You may have experienced a basement which floods every time it rains. You may have noticed puddles that stubbornly persist around your home. Chronic water problems can lead to foundation erosion, which leads to unsettling dips in the structure of your home.
The real snare is tree roots. They are attracted to moisture and can disrupt your foundation. Imagine roots like little hands that are slowly pulling apart the foundation of your home.
Do not fool yourself. We’re no superheroes. It’s best to call a professional if your house is showing these signs. These experts can assess and give advice on whether chemical underpinning will work for your home, as well as offer solutions to get it back on solid footing.