8 Early Signs Of Foundation Issues

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8 Early Signs Of Foundation Issues

• Foundation problems are one of the most critical
  issues in your home structure that you need deal
  with in a timely manner. Most of the time, you
  cannot easily identify that there are some issues
  in your foundation until the signs become
  apparent or until a part of or your house
  collapses. To avoid this scenario, it helps to
  know the different signs of foundation issues.
• Foundation problems are one of the most critical
  issues in your home structure that you need deal
  with in a timely manner. Sometimes you will only
  know that you need to have your foundation
  repaired when the problem gets worse or when the
  signs get highly visible. But when should you get
  your foundation repaired? Here are a few ways to
  know when foundation repair is needed.

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Unusual doors and windows behavior

• Have you observed that something is wrong with
  your doors or windows? If you notice that your
  doors and windows no longer function the way they
  should, for instance they do not open or close
  normally, then you may suspect that something is
  wrong with your foundation.

Crack in the Foundation

• If there is a crack in the foundation, it is best
  to call one of the foundation experts in Ottawa
  as soon as you notice it. It is highly
  recommended that you take action as soon as
  possible in order to avoid the cracks from
  getting worse, wider, or deeper. While you can
  easily choose to inject epoxy into the cracked
  portion to seal it off and to stop it from
  spreading and do the task yourself, it is still
  better to call an expert.

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Sloping Floors

• If your floors start to slope or become uneven,
  then you can suspect something is wrong with your
  foundation. In this case, you need to call
  someone professional to check your foundation not
  only to know the extent of the damage but also to
  determine what the culprit is affecting your
  floors and to come up with the best solution.

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Cracked Bricks and Mortar

• Cracks in the bricks and mortar of your house can
  mean foundation issues. Do not wait for the
  cracks to worsen or for your house to split into
  two before you start giving attention to your
  foundation and before you call for foundation
  services.

Cracked Chimney

• Do you have a chimney? If so, you can check if
  your chimney is still intact or if it has some
  cracks. If you notice a crack in your chimney,
  check your foundation.

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Creased or wrinkled wallpaper

• If you are using wallpaper around or in any part
  of your house, you can use it to monitor your
  foundation. If your foundation has issues, the
  walls typically shift. As the wall shifts, the
  wallpaper will also go with it, causing it to
  wrinkle, rip, crease, or separate.

Gaps in floors, ceiling, and walls

• Is there a gap or space between the ceiling and
  walls or between the floors and walls? Another
  sign of foundation issues is the presence of
  space or gap in the floors, ceiling, and walls.
  If the walls and floors or the walls and ceiling,
  which used to touch each other, start to split
  apart, you might need to call for foundation
  repair.

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Bowed Basement Walls

• Usually, when the soil gets wet due to flooding,
  excessive moisture, or extreme weather condition,
  it tends to expand and push itself against your
  home structures foundation. As it dries out, the
  soil slowly pulls itself back away from the
  foundation. This can leave the weak side of the
  structure to bow or curve in.
• If you see that the walls of your basement are
  bowing or curving in, check your foundation for
  issues relating to soil expansion. This issue
  usually requires foundation restoration.

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