Foundation Settlement & Piers

Foundation settlement is a serious structural problem often a result of its surrounding soil conditions.   Foundation settlement causes problems in other areas of a home. Here are some signs of a settling foundation: One or more sides of the building appear to be sinking into the soil Cracks appear on interior and/ or exterior walls Cracks appear along window and door frames Windows and doors do not function properly (stick, do not latch etc.) Observable separation between house and garage Chimney appears to be separating from a structure

Foundation Settlement and Failure Causes Evaporation - extremely hot or cold conditions can cause soil to shrink and/or expand causing for unstable conditions underneath the home Transpiration - tree roots can dehydrate the soil and cause shrinking and expansion of soil Drainage - improper drainage of water around a foundation can lead to hydro-static pressure on the foundation walls and underneath a home Poor building site preparation - improperly compacted fill soil often time leads to settling Poor soil conditions - dense clay soil can cause expansion and contraction of the soil

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The Solution Foundation Specialist uses Stabil-Loc® Piers to correct and stabilize sinking and settling structures. Stabil-Loc® Piers are installed deep within the earth in the stable, load-bearing strata. They work by shifting the weight of the home off of the foundation and onto the piers. Stabil-Loc® Piers are the deepest, strongest pier in the industry with the highest safety load rating.