Gutters, downspouts, and grading can have more to do with a home’s foundation than most might think. These three elements can also cause severe water damage if not appropriately maintained. In fact, there are several reasons why a foundation is compromised because of severe water damage, so the two go hand in hand. Gutters, downspouts, and proper grading are meant to keep your home’s foundation protected from water and other elements; however, due to lack of maintenance, purchasing an older home, or not seeing the damage until it is too late will ultimately cost homeowners more than they anticipated.
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Gutters, downspouts, and grading can have more to do with a home’s foundation than most might think. These three elements can also cause severe water damage if not appropriately maintained. In fact, there are several reasons why a foundation is compromised because of severe water damage, so the two go hand in hand. Gutters, downspouts, and proper grading are meant to keep your home’s foundation protected from water and other elements; however, due to lack of maintenance, purchasing an older home, or not seeing the damage until it is too late will ultimately cost homeowners more than they anticipated.
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Midwest weather can be tumultuous. If you live in the midwest, you know that the weather can change in an instant. November in the Midwest is particularly interesting; one day the temperature maybe 70, and the next day it may be 25 degrees. One will never know. Thank goodness for weather forecasts. With all of this being said, how does weather affect the foundation of your home? What types of foundation issues should one look for over the winter months? And most importantly, am I able to fix foundation issues in the winter? The answer is YES! In fact, because foundations are dependent on the soil beneath them, the wintertime can be an optimal time to find solutions to those common foundation problems.
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Most cracks are due to foundation settlement issues, bowing and leaning walls, and shifting or moving foundations. All of these problems can lead to cracks, whether these be wall cracks, floor cracks, tile cracks, stair cracks, amongst others. More than likely, cracks occur due what is happening beneath the home. In other words, the quality and texture of soil will dramatically influence the foundation of your home.
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Winter lasts around 4 months - from mid-December until mid-March. During this time period, there are more benefits of winter foundation repair than one might realize. Furthermore, winter months are typically slower for foundation repair companies. They assume that foundation repairs would be too difficult with the cold weather. In addition, because of the colder weather and multitude of holiday gatherings, people tend to be less motivated. However, because of the COVID pandemic, these gatherings will likely decrease in large numbers this year. Although planning around the holidays needs to be considered, setting a date in the calendar to evaluate foundation issues this winter is the smart choice. Midwest Structural Solutions will work around your busy schedule to ensure a time that is right for you.
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