As the weather changes, with each passing season, many homeowners notice cracks and separation in woodwork and on our walls. Sheetrock cracks can be unsightly, annoying and potentially very harmful to the integrity of your home. You might have tried painting them or made feeble attempts patch them - only to find them persistently coming back each time. Where do they come from? What is causing them? What do I need to do to stop them?
Often cracks in drywall first appear over door or window frames. Cracks like these may be an indication that foundation repairs may be needed. This movement can be caused by settlement or other foundation problem. Most foundation movements are amplified during seasonal changes or dramatic fluctuation in the moisture content of soils. When the foundation moves anything that is connected to the foundation attempts to move.
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Obviously, you attempt to paint or patch such an incident is futile. To solve the problem you must stop the foundation from moving. Foundation repair technique can range from foundation wall anchors or tiebacks to underpinning piers. To diagnose the cause and proper solution training and many years of experience is the answer. A quality foundation repair expert is specifically trained to identify foundation problems and the proper solutions. Hiring a professional foundation engineer is always the best first step. By hiring a professional engineer you will have a trained professional that has your best interest in mind. If repairs are necessary he will make sure that they are completed properly.
If you notice drywall cracks that keep reappearing head outside and take a look around for signs of movement. You then can go down in the basement and take a look around for water leaks and wall cracks. If anything is noticed it is advisable to call a professional engineer immediately. Real foundation problems never solve themselves, they only get worse.
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About the Author:
Jeff Tully invites you to view his website http://www.earthcontactproducts.com if you are having any foundation issues including bowing walls, cracks in your foundation or any type of settlement issue.
If you have any questions please visit my site to get the latest information on foundation repair methods and techniques.
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