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Foundation problems
don't occur over night. Often it takes years for signs of an unstable
foundation to appear. These signs can form in many areas.
Items to watch for:
Brick Cracks - Brick is traditionally
more rigid than the rest of the home and less likely to flex as
the home shifts. The result often is cracks in the brick and mortar.
Uneven Doors - As the foundation shifts,
the walls and rooflines will shift as well causing doors to stick
or separate around the seams. Repairing the foundation will often
correct unevenness or displacement.
Cracks in Walls - Cracks may appear
in the sheetrock, wrinkles can form in the wallpaper and gaps may
appear at moldings or in corners.
Sticky Windows - As the frame of the
home shifts with the settling foundation, the windows may become
difficult to open, stick, or develop separations around the framing.
Frieze Boards/Fascia Boards - Since
the roofline is directly effected by the settling of the foundation,
frieze boards may separate in the corners and fascia boards will
pull away.
Sloping Floors - Once the problem increases
in severity, a noticeable sloping will occur as well as possible
cracks and/or squeaking (pier and beam.)
Cracks, separation and/or settling of patios,
sidewalks and porches - Since most patios, sidewalks and porches
are poured without the use of steel or additional reinforcements,
they tend to show signs of a possible foundation problem first.
Signs of Problems - Since all of the
items to watch for are only possible signs of foundation problems,
Perma - Pier Foundation Repair Company utilizes Stanley Compulevels
or an industry equivalent to acquire accurate measurements to isolate
any possible problem.
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