Colorado Foundation Repair

NEW CONSTRUCTIONS & HELICAL PIERS

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 20:28:08 +0000

Oftentimes, when we think of foundation repairs, we think of older foundations or worn-out basement floors. We may think of the soils beneath our foundation that are causing hydrostatic pressure. We may even be wondering why our doors and windows are sticking.

However, on top of fixing already failed foundations, preventing future foundation problems is also very important. In fact, when considering new construction, there are foundation proponents and products that can be put into place to prevent future failures. For instance, using helical piers bring many benefits to new construction.

ADVANTAGES OF USING HELICAL PIERS

Helical piers (also known as helical piles) are often the first choice when it comes to building foundations in new construction projects. Some of the benefits of using helical piers in new constructions are as follows:

Easy to install
Cost-effective
Eco-friendly
Have a wide array of applications including both compressions and tension
Can be used in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
Have an effective load-bearing capacity
Specifically designed to eliminate shifting in unstable soil
Improve structural integrity of the foundation

PREVENTION IS KEY

In new constructions, helical piers will prevent or minimize foundation cracks and major structural damage in the future. How? Helical piers are driven deep into the earth below active soils. This allows your home or business to be anchored in stable soils. This differs from concrete which settles and breaks over time. If you want to eliminate future warranty claims and solve the crack problems before they occur, contact us to discuss issues before you begin the building process. Better yet, helical piers are designed to last as long as the structure they support. Depending on soil levels, these piers can last a lifetime.

DO DROUGHTS LEAD TO FOUNDATION SETTLING?

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:43:22 +0000

If you ask any homeowner they will agree that being in a drought is bad for their property. A drought can lead to plants and grass wilting and drying out, but did you know that droughts can lead to foundation issues as well? Droughts dry out soil causing it to shrink and pull away from a home’s foundation, leaving it to be vulnerable to settling. If this issue is not properly addressed in a timely manner it could cause severe damage to your home.

HOW CAN A DROUGHT AFFECT YOUR FOUNDATION?

There is a multitude of ways low moisture can affect your home. One way it could have an effect is a settling foundation. Settling is often caused by the soil shrinking making the home move and shift. Some things to look out for are cracked walls as well as doors and windows sticking.

Another way droughts can affect your home, surprisingly, is flooding. It sounds counterintuitive, but when your home moves and cracks the walls in the foundation. These cracks leave the home susceptible to water leaking through.

FOUNDATION SETTLING REPAIR OPTIONS

With all the problems that droughts can cause, there are a few ways to help combat any further damage. One of these options is piering. Using helical piers and lift piers are common systems used to solve a settling foundation. Using this solution will add stronger integrity to your foundation, and keep you worry-free.

Another common solution is plate anchors. These anchors help stabilize bowed and cracked walls. Installing the anchors are quick, easy, and need little to no digging around your foundation.

These are just a couple of solutions to help with any foundation problems you might have. Here is a full list of possible solutions that may fit your situation. If you have any further questions you can contact us to find a contractor or waterproofer near you!