Weather Conditions (#1)-
• Due to seasonal cycles, your homes foundation soil is alway changing. Due to the expansion and contracting of the soil it can over time weaken your foundation and cause it to crack and settle.
Drainage (#2)-
• Drainage plays a large part in keeping your foundation. Improper downspout/gutter control and poor grading will allow standing water to lay against your foundation. This keeps your home soil saturated.
Soil (#3)-
• The soil your home rests on is considered part of your foundation. When the soil is either too wet or too dry it will contract or expand leading to cracks and settlement in your foundation.
Tree Roots (#4)-
• Roots are a common concern when near a homes foundation due to the changes in soil as the roots dry out. Large roots have been known to be responsible for large foudation cracks as well as heaved and cracked driveways.
Defective Plumbing Under Slabs (#5)-
• Leaks in under slab plumbing lines, create heavy moisture in one area under your foundation. These leaks can result in your slab heaving and foundation instability.
Left untreated, these problems will worsen in time. Call Worldwide Waterproofing today for a FREE foundation inspection at
1-800-682-2288
