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5 Fail-Proof Methods for Repairing your Foundation 

Are you worried about the deteriorating condition of your house as you see the cracks along the walls? Or is it the bulging uneven, cracked floor that is the cause of your worry? If your home shows these signs, chances are the foundation is damaged and needs dire repairs.

You should seek professional help at the earliest. Get in touch with the experts at Pinnacle Foundation Repair and get your foundation repaired in the best way. Check out this list of top 5 fail-proof foundation repair methods.

5 Fail-Proof Foundation Repair Methods

Masonry Patches and Sealants

Masonry patches and sealants can be used as quick fixes for cracked foundations. This is a temporary solution for a minimally cracked foundation. These patches and sealants prevent water penetration into the foundation, arresting further deterioration.

It may buy you some time but is not advisable to use if the foundation is heavily damaged. The compounds like hydraulic cement, epoxy, concrete vinyl, silicone, and polyurethane are commonly used as sealants to repair damaged foundations.

Concrete Piers

 

Piering or piling is the method of repair that adds supports at the base of the foundation to increase its grip on soil and have an evenly leveled foundation. Concrete piers are custom built to match the requirements of your site. They are ideal for areas with hot and humid climates.

Concrete piers are permanent repair solutions that’ll significantly prolong the life of your structure. Depending on the site condition, you may need to add concrete piers along the perimeter of your house. There are different types of concrete piers and piles, such as the belled pier, pressed pier, etc.

Steel Piers

 

Like concrete piers, steel piers are also foundation supports that stabilize and elevate the sunken foundation. Steel piers are probably the most durable and long-lasting supports. These can go to a depth of almost 100 feet and are an excellent choice for hilly terrains or where the hard rock is at a considerable depth.

An advanced variant of a steel pier is the helical pier. In this method, helix-shaped beams are drilled deep into the soil firmly anchoring the foundation deep into the soil. They are great for loamy soils.

Slab Jacking

 

Slab jacking is the technique of filling the sunken gaps in soil with an expanding compound. This is a temporary fix for a sinking foundation. In the process, the consulted experts strategically drill holes at a suitable location and pour a mixture of either a compound like polyurethane or grout stabilizing the level of the concrete foundation slab.

Segmented Piers

 

Segmented piers are small cylindrical concrete tubes that are pressed below the foundation. It is an efficient mid-way between temporary jacking and permanent piers that gives you the advantage of both. It is strong and durable as piering and quick and cost-efficient as jacking.

Takeaways

There are many different methods for repairing a foundation, the applicability of which depends on various parameters. These include the side condition, the extent of damage, budget, timespan, etc. Let the expert professionals at Pinnacle Foundation Repair help you choose the right method and repair the damaged foundation.

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Kimberly Atwood

Kimberly Atwood’s books have received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Booklist. Kimberly lives in the Rocky Mountains with her husband, an exceptionally perfect dog, and an attack cat. Before she started writing historical research, Kimberly got a graduate degree in theoretical physical chemistry from Ohio State University. After that, just to shake things up, she went to law school at the University of London and graduated summa cum laude. Then she did a handful of clerkships with some really important people who are way too dignified to be named here. She was a law professor for a while. She now writes full-time.

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