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How do you fix a cracked foundation?
The repairs that are most often needed by the homes on Des Moines are fixing cracks in basement walls or fixing overall foundation cracks. Most homes have at least some kind of cement crack repair that is necessary because fractures in concrete happen fairly easily with the overall weather and constant humidity in Iowa. Crack repair usually consists of finding and exposing any basement cracks that may exist. Next, our contractors will do what is necessary to clean out the fracture in order to be able to then fill it with the proper epoxy--which keeps moisture from entering the house through the concrete crack. Our products are made from synthetic thermosetting polymers, which essentially means that once this glue like synthetic cement is cured it is irreversible and nothing with be able to get through it. Crack repair epoxy is perfect for the repair and filling of cracks in concrete because of its ability to expand and then to stay expanded for the rest of its use. This substance keeps rain and debris out of the and therefore out of your home. After the epoxy is applied and wet cement is put over the top of the crack to fill any remaining gaps, a basement floor sealer will be put over to make it waterproof. Before the sealer is put on, concrete leveling can occur to make the concrete wall or floor even with the surrounding wall or floor. Some homeowners think they need to go to a separate concrete leveling company to have this sort of work done, but that is not necessary when you have trained concrete contractors to do the whole procedure for you. Our team members are experts at these types of foundation repairs. |
How do you know if a foundation crack is serious?
If a foundation is fixed in an incorrect way--by using a foundation crack repair kit or some other kind of foundation crack repair methods that aren’t approved by professionals--there can possibly be negative repercussions. Oftentimes, cracks in a slab foundation will go unnoticed for years until these foundation cracks turn into a basement leak. Concrete block foundation repair is something that doesn’t happen as often as it should because homeowners don’t realize their house has a problem. A yearly or at least every five year foundation inspection is a good way to go to make sure the integrity of your home’s foundation is secure. Cracked slab foundation repair is something that needs to be kept up on. Fixing foundation problems is a lot easier when the issues are caught earlier opposed to later. Look for signs of underlying issues, such as cracked concrete around the perimeter of your home, basement floor cracks, basement wall cracks, and/or foundation leaks. It’s easier to perform basement floor crack repair opposed to bowed basement wall repair--if you let a foundation leak escalate to a bowing basement wall it will cost a lot more money and require a lot more basement wall restoration. Concrete floor repair is fairly simple, especially because our contractors have had so many years of practice. So contact Des Moines Foundation Repair now and get an inspection today to avoid the horrors of unattended damages. |