Foundation Wall Repair
Concrete Foundation Repair Techniques
If a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, so is a structure only as strong as the foundation supporting it. This is the reason why most experts regularly reiterate the need for regularly checking for evidence of structural damage to the foundation. But, what happens after you have found out that you need to have your houses foundation repaired?
C Channels (or Pilasters) are one of the common available foundation repair techniques. This method uses large steel beams that anchor between the floor and the floor joists. Though common and easy to install, this method is the least acceptable method of repair according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). With this method you use your house to hold up your walls, instead of your foundation walls to hold up your house.
Another concrete foundation repair method is called a wall pin/stitch. This is used on a concrete block foundation wall that has cracked and/or bowed inward. Holes are drilled into the block to allow access. Next a piece of steel (rebar) is inserted inside of the wall. Finally, the core of the block is filed with concrete. This method will do nothing to move the wall back towards its original position.
There are methods available that provide better stability and a better guarantee than 1 year. JES Wall Anchors and Piering Systems are highly recommended foundation repair techniques. The anchor system offers the ability to stabilize AND pull the wall back towards its original position. The piering systems not only stabilize a sinking foundation, but most times can lift the structure towards its original position.
The press piling method is most commonly used in areas where the soil is soft and clay-rich. When press piling, you would have to make use of a number of precast concrete cylinders. These cylinders are then installed via a hole under the house. Using the weight of the home, these cylinders are then driven underground. Although this technique does not require any waiting time, it is, oftentimes, less likely to be used because there is a greater probability of the cylinders cracking or of the piling getting misaligned.
The last of the foundation repair techniques most commonly used by experts is steel press piling. This method is most commonly used in areas where the soil is dryer, sandy, or has harder soil in between layers of clay. It has two major differences from the other methods mentioned above – thinner pilings and the ability to be driven deeper into the ground.
The recommended first step for proper concrete foundation repair is to have a certified foundation repair contractor or engineer examine the foundation to determine how severe the damage is, or if any exists at all. Obtaining a professional opinion on the causes and available solutions is a necessary step in securing your foundation walls. Never gamble with the stability and security of your home. Foundations in need of repair require immediate attention to avoid further structural damage and increased costs to the homeowner.
About the Author
Debra Nance is Office Manager at Cardinal Concrete Company, North Carolina’s most dependable concrete contractor for over 25 years, offering a variety of services including concrete foundation repair.
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