The sad reality of life is that so much can wrong with the things that we love and cherish. This includes the home, which for so many of us is a life-long investment. Hire a so-called expert, and he can ramble on about 100 problems that could potentially happen to your home – but how do you protect against each and every one of them? You can’t, but you can try.
As easy as it would have been to cast a protective spell around the property and forever escape any problems caused by the weather or soil, as we all know this simply isn’t possible.
The fact is, cracks around the house are very common, even if they are an unwelcome sight. Fortunately, not every crack signals doom and gloom for the safety of your home. There are two types of cracks: structural and non-structural. Let’s learn the difference.
Let’s start by saying do not ignore this. Structural cracks are the more hostile of the two and the repairs could be expensive and complex. Any delay and it will just get more expensive and more complex. These represent a serious foundation problem and need a professional’s attention. You will probably notice a pattern once the cracks start to show up, often in a staircase formation. The cracks might not necessarily be a source of water seepage, but it could happen. These cracks are a result of soil expansion or sinking foundation.
Structural cracks should be addressed right away by the professionals at City Residential Foundation Repair. The safety of your home and family is too important to risk on DIY crack injection kits from home improvement stores or so-called experts who promise a cheap quick fix. Get it done right.
Compared to the prior, non-structural cracks are less aggressive and are usually thin, hairline cracks. Repairs are not very elaborate and tend to last. These cracks usually originate from the windows and doors. When the soil outside is moist, the foundation will be stressed due to hydrostatic pressure and the foundation walls may develop tiny cracks. It gets worse once the water starts seeping in through the cracks. Non-structural cracks can be easily sealed, so who not act right away and take care of the problem?
Reading a few articles or researching on Google will unfortunately not make you an expert. We’re professionals for a reason, and we can spot the difference and determine the best solution right away. Give us a call and we’ll take care of the problem whether it’s a structural or non-structural crack that is troubling you.
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