When Is It Time To Consider Cement Raising?

July 30, 2019by Jerald Sargent0

Many homes generally have concrete in some part of their structure, whether in the basement, garage, or elsewhere. In fact, it’s used so frequently in construction that concrete is used more than any other manmade material in the world. While concrete is a great choice to use in construction due to its durability and strength, it needs maintenance and repair like any other material used in your home. If you’ve got concrete in your home, here area few signs you might be in need of cement raising or concrete leveling services.

Cracks In The Structure

Whether they’re in the concrete itself or elsewhere in your house, cracks can be a sign that your concrete isn’t entirely level. These tend to show up over time as your home settles following construction, so you might not necessarily notice them right away. Check your exterior walls, around windows and door frames, and in the concrete itself if the concrete is visible. While you can use concrete crack repair services, it may be a temporary fix; you may need cement raising to really solve the problem.

Warping Floors

While floors can naturally settle and adjust over time, serious warping might be a sign that the concrete foundation underneath is cracking or otherwise uneven. A foundation that isn’t level might look perfectly fine, but on further inspection can have slight imperfections that warp your floors.

Walls Or Floors Pulling Away

Sometimes, the cracks that normally occur along window frames or in places where you can otherwise see them end up in locations that are extremely hard to notice. When this happens, they tend to worsen and cause further damage in your home. This sometimes can result in walls, floors, patios, or other structures seeming to pull away from the surrounding walls. These can create serious safety hazards when left unchecked, and you’ll want to look into cement raising to address this as soon as possible.

Damage to the concrete foundation of your home can be a serious issue that puts the overall structural integrity of your home at risk. For more information on cement raising and how it can help prevent damage in your home, contact Slabjack Geotechnical today.

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