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Jasper, IN & Tell City, IN
FOUNDATION ISSUES
A sinking, heaving or cracking foundation can cause significant damage and expense.
LAN has SOLUTIONS
for your foundation problems!
Inside Issues
- Cracks in Walls, Floors or Tile
- Sticking Windows and Doors
- Uneven Floors
- Trim/Molding Misalignment
Outside Issues
- Gaps around Doors or Windows
- Cracks in Foundation
- Tilting or Leaning Chimney
- Fascia Board Pulling Away
- Driveway or Sidewalk Sinking
Basement Issues
- Leaning Walls / Cracks
- Walls Bowed In
- Dampness
- Water Leakage
- Sinking Corners
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Main causes of foundation problems:
Poorly constructed foundations
The incorrect amount of rebar or poor quality concrete, or not allowing the concrete to cure properly will produce weaker foundations susceptible to soil movement.
Changing soil moisture
Believe it or not both drought or heavy saturation can cause foundation issues. Either extreme for lengthy periods of time can wreak havoc with a slab foundation, driveway, patio or walkway.
Concrete can sink and settle when the soil is either unable to support the weight of the concrete slab or the soil is washed out from underneath it causing a void.
Trees and shrubs can also change the moisture content of the soil surrounding your concrete slab.
The lack of support from compromised soil weakens the cement and the concrete slab sinks downward and cracks. Not only does this ruin the looks of driveways, sidewalks, stairways, patios or other concrete both inside and outside the basement, but it's strength and functionality are diminished.
Poorly compacted soil
Before any construction begins, the builder must tightly compact the soil before laying the foundation. This includes compacted soil under the footings too. When this crucial step isn't executed correctly, voids develop and the foundation cracks and settles.
Plumbing/Sewer leaks
A plumbing or sewer leak underneath a slab of concrete will move the soil and create a void. A continuous leak will cause pressure on the slab from swelling. Either way, the integrity of your foundation will be compromised.
Older homes are prone to foundation issues
At about 10 years, homes and commercial buildings have settled, and mature landscaping has changed the soil conditions from large roots seeking water. The surrounding soil has been thru multiple weather cycles (freezing and thawing), which shrinks and expands the soil around your foundation. All of these stresses affect your foundation and may need addressing.
A home built on a concrete slab
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Helical Piles
The Helical Pile System is a deep foundation alternative to steel driven or concrete caissons in unstable soils.
The piles transfer the load of the structure through the unsuitable soil to a stronger, more stable ground deeper in the earth. No vibration, no heavy equipment, easy and fast installation with minimal disturbance to existing landscaping.
Once installed the Helical Piles serves as a foundation support with upward and downward capacity, up to 98 tons each along with lateral stability. An affordable solution for the environmentally sensitive jobsite.
They can be used in commercial applications, new residential buildings, boardwalks, retaining walls and more.
Push Piers
Push Piers are used to stabilize and/or raise the foundation of your commercial property or home while preventing settlement.
After the building's foundation is exposed, a heavy duty bracket is attached to the foundation. The piers are pushed into the soil down to bedrock or load bearing soil. (using existing building to support sinking walls)
Once installed, the Steel Push Piers become the new permanent and stable foundation. Cracks in walls can then be permanently repaired.
Push Piers can be used on existing buildings to support sinking walls. They can be installed from inside or outside of structure with minimal soil removal or disruption of landscaping. The installation is quick using vibration free hydraulic equipment.
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