It seems that most foundations have leaks at one time or another, but there are ways that these leaks can be repaired, and they can even be prevented. It is important that home owners know what the various causes of leaks are, so they can learn how to prevent them from happening in the first place. For instance, cracks are bound to appear over time, and it is best to have them repaired as soon as they are noticed, to keep them from getting any worse.
When they need concrete foundation repair in Mississippi, it is usually for one of six reasons:
* Inadequate Grading -; If there are patios and other outdoor features, and water is used, that water needs to be directed away from the foundation, not towards it. Because soil does get compacted after a while, grading should be inspected and possibly fixed once a year.
* Weak Downspouts -; Make sure that downspouts are not leaking, as the water coming from them will end up pooling around the home’s foundation, which will eventually weaken it and lead to cracks and leaks.
* Flooded Window Wells -; If there is not adequate drainage near window wells, they can fill up with water. They then overflow, and that water can come in through basement windows.
* Weak Footing Drains -; When installed at the time the home is being built, footing drains can end up getting clogged and blocked, and they can even be crushed within just a few years of the home being built, and concrete foundation repair in Mississippi will be necessary.
* Clay Bowl Effect -; No matter how well a property is graded, there is still the chance that water can build up around the foundation. This is because there is weaker soil where the foundation has been dug, and water can easily penetrate this weaker soil.
* Inoperative Sump Pump -; If the sump pump isn’t working, it can back up and cause a flooded basement, which can weaken the foundation. Homes with sump pumps need to have backup systems for those pumps, to be used during heavy rains.
To learn more about the various foundation repair services offered, contact Ewing and Ray Foundation Services Inc.
