Foundation Repair
Trust the experts at ‘58 Foundations & Waterproofing to repair your home’s foundation for good. We’ve been helping homeowners solve their structural and drainage problems since 1958, with affordable financing, transferable Life-of-the-Structure Warranties and the industry’s only Money Back Guarantee!
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Bowing Basement Walls
Have you noticed signs of water damage in your basement? Whether you’re buying or selling a home or just want to fix the home you love, Basement Systems has the solution.
Drywall Cracks at Door and Window Corners
Insulating your basement walls and floor can help make your basement comfortable and reduce your home heating and cooling costs. Installing the right type of basement insulation the right way can offer several benefits.
Exterior Foundation Wall Cracks
Mold thrives in dark, moist environments where organic materials are present. This is the reason why basements and crawl spaces are perfect places for mold to grow. Dust mites also love humid environments because they absorb the water out of the air.
Leaning Chimney
We fix cracked foundation walls!
FlexiSpan® repair to eliminate crack leakage problems
Permanent repairs for structural cracks using wall anchors, I-beams, carbon fiber and Shotcrete.
Different types of cracks call for different repair techniques
Sagging Floors
Have you noticed signs of water damage in your basement? Whether you’re buying or selling a home or just want to fix the home you love, Basement Systems has the solution.
Stair-Step Cracks in Brick & Walls
Insulating your basement walls and floor can help make your basement comfortable and reduce your home heating and cooling costs. Installing the right type of basement insulation the right way can offer several benefits.
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Foundation Repair
Solutions
Nothing is more important to us than the safety of your home and everyone inside. ‘58 Foundations & Waterproofing has been serving homeowners for over 65 years, with guaranteed repair solutions that are as affordable and effective as they are smart.
’58 Strong Carbon Fiber Concrete Floor Stitches
We can keep basement cracks from spreading with our Carbon ’58 Floor Stitches. Sealing floor cracks also keeps out water and stops the easy access of radon and moisture vapor.
’58 Strong Floor Stabilizers
For homes with crawl spaces, our ’58 Strong Floor Stabilizers can provide the durable support needed to keep your upstairs floors level and firm.
’58 Strong Helical Piers
When foundation settlement occurs, it can lead to a variety of other problems from your foundation. ’58 Strong piers stop the settling!
’58 Strong Steel I-Beams
For more drastic leaning or bowing wall repairs, ’58 Strong steel I-beams stop further wall movement. Our installation method ensures a Life-of-the-Structure repair.
Carbon ’58 Wall Straps
Catching foundation wall problems is key to stopping further damage and expensive repairs. If caught soon enough, Carbon ’58 carbon fiber wall straps are a great, low-profile and low-cost repair.
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Causes Of Foundation Damage
Expansive Soils
This type of soil contains minerals like smectite clays, which absorb a lot of moisture. As the expansive soil soaks up water it expands – up to 15 times its dry volume. Furthermore, the expanded soil then pushes against your foundation and creates cracks or waterproofing problems.
In fact, as the expansive soil dries, it shrinks. The soil shrinkage gives your foundation room to move around. Consequently, this extra room removes the support from your foundation and will cause cracks, settling, and other foundation damage. The pressure of expansive soils against your foundation can exceed 30,000 pounds per square foot.
Deep Foundations
These types of foundations require solutions which address problems like settlement or stair-step cracked bricks. For example, if your home has cracked bricks caused by settlement, push piers or resistance piles may be installed. The piers are installed beneath your home’s foundation footing and then driven into bedrock or stable soil.
The piers are installed into stable soil or bedrock because it prevents further settlement and movement. Furthermore, the resistance provided by the stable soil can even help lift your home back to its original level.
Deep Foundation Soils
Deep foundation soils and deep foundation systems are best understood by starting with the ground. Soil is made up of obvious layers which have different qualities and are a good indicator of how deep you need to extend your foundation.
The top layers of soil compress and easily compact – this is where settlement occurs and where you’ll find problem soils like expansive clay. The deeper soil layers, like parent rock, are stable and less likely to move. This is why a deep foundation pier system is installed into competent load bearing soils or bedrock.
Improved Living Environment
Foundation cracks can let more moisture into your home, causing mold and mildew growth. A particularly toxic strain of mold, black mold, can be extremely harmful to people with respiratory issues. It can also cause allergies, and in some cases, asthma attacks. By repairing the cracks in your walls and making sure your foundation is stable and secure, you can literally breathe easier.
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Foundation Repair F.A.Q
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If you’d like to know more about our services or how we can help you with your project, please get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.