Cracked Foundations and Settling
Doors sticking, cracks appearing on your brick exterior, drywall starting to crack? These could be signs your foundation is settling. Don’t panic, there are solutions available to remedy the situation. Hopefully your builder warranty hasn’t expired, but if you have to tackle this problem a Pier Foundation System might be your answer.
Soil movement, or settling, is the culprit for cracks and bulging floors. “The CHANCE Helical Pier Foundation Systems are designed, tested, and proven for applications in expansive soils, high water tables, fill areas, and other areas where unstable soils require piering.” Their patented system; “The concept is founded on the principle of turning a screw anchor into stable subsoil strata until the torque applied indicates that the necessary load capacity has been achieved. Adjustable brackets are then attached to the base of your foundation walls, connecting the screw anchors to the foundation. The weight of your home is then shifted to the screw anchors. In the process, foundations, walls and floors are repositioned and retained from further movement.” New construction and existing foundation repair, peir foundation systems.
