Want to Make Sure Your Homes Foundations Are Maintained
As any reputable foundation contractor will know, homeowners’ biggest problem is cracked foundations. The foundation is the base that your home sits on, and it relies on even, solid ground to work properly. When moisture leaves the soil surrounding the foundation, then returns unevenly, a foundation can start to shift, crack, and split the house with conflicting forces. Fortunately, you can keep both your home and family safe from these issues by learning how to properly maintain your foundation and keep an eye out for early warning signs of trouble.
Keeping the Ground Moist
The vast majority of foundation cracks will occur during a drought, this is when clay-rich soil starts to dry out and contract. The problem is not all soil contracts in the same direction and as some start to pull one way and some pull another, the foundation being incredibly heavy is stuck in the middle. The uneven ground will cause a crack that may turn into foundation trouble. The best way to stop this from happening is to keep the ground under your home sufficiently moist.
Monitor and Manage Drainage
Another issue is you don’t want your yard to become too wet or soft either. This means while you need moist earth, you need to also control any drainage surrounding your home. Make a plan to ensure water flows away from your house, and keep a close eye on standing water or drought in your yard.
Repairing Plumbing Issues
Plumbing issues may also have a bearing on your foundations. The biggest problem for the foundation is a leak that gushes water into the ground, which will potentially soften it past optimal moistness. So make sure you get your plumbing issues fixed so they do not interfere with your foundation management.
If you are looking for a professional Earlville, NY based foundation contractor, make sure to call Dwayne James General Contracting first at this number (315) 203-1957 for information on our services and how we can help you.