There are a few particular areas in any home’s construction that are extremely crucial. For example, the roof is used to cover the building and provide extra strength while the walls offer vertical enclosure and support for any upper levels, attic or roof. However, the most important part of any building is the foundation it is built upon. Foundations come in several types such as pier support, a concrete slab or the ever popular cinder block or poured concrete basement. Each of these foundation types requires specific concerns when it comes to problem-solving, and Basement Repair Service in Maryland is no different.
Basement repairs can cover a variety of options including sealing the walls, repairing cracks and stabilizing the support columns. The latter option is often part of leveling the home or rebuilding a basement floor. The floors in a basement can crack and shear. Shear is the visible results of extreme stress in a material that is under structural strain. Often, these areas of stress can be caused by either a void under the basement floor or an accumulation of water which allows movement. As water collects in the soil under the home, it will affect the foundation differently. Basement Repair Service in Maryland can eliminate stress, shear problems and voids by filling those voids with hydraulic concrete.
Crack repairs may vary by the type of problem to be fixed. For example, hairline cracks might be properly covered with a new surface layer. More serious problems could require the contractor to remove a part of the older concrete before new cement is poured. If the basement floor shows a lot of cracking, it might be time to consider removing the concrete and pouring a new floor.
Another possible basement repair is sealing the various walls. This one step could save a lot of trouble by eliminating excess moisture on the walls. Water seeping into basement walls can destroy drywall, paint, and other finishing products. A properly sealed basement should keep out any moisture coming in through the walls. Eliminating cracks in the floor should help to avoid seepage from below. If the problem is too much water in the soil, the homeowner may need to consider the use of a French drain or other water control system. To learn more about basement repair contact the experts at Keystone Foundation Repair Inc.