There are many causes of damage to foundations. One of the most common issues we see is damage caused by foundation drainage problems. This is an often overlooked issue but Generosity Foundation Repair Inc discussed some of the common causes:
Can Poor Drainage Damage Your Foundation?
Gutters
A gutter system is designed to take the rain that falls onto your roof and carry it away from your foundation where it can do no harm. When gutters are clogged, damaged or missing altogether, that rainwater pools near your home’s foundation or on the roof.
Landscaping Irrigation
Poorly designed landscape irrigation causes problems with many foundations. Over watering and sprinklers placed too close to the foundation are often the source of many foundation problems since water that does not immediately soak into the ground pools near the foundation.
Incorrectly Sloped Lot
Sometimes, a home is built on an improperly sloped lot or on a hill that causes water to drain towards the home’s foundation instead of away from it.
The reason that foundation drainage problems cause damage is that when the soil around the foundation is consistently wet, it can cause movement of the slab in that areas of the house.
What to do if you have foundation drainage problems
If you have these issues, don't worry. In some cases the fix will be as simple as installing gutters and leveling out your soil. If the problems have not been allowed to go for a long time then it is likely that is all you will need to do.
In some instances more significant drainage solutions are needed such as french drains. These can help more serious problems.
If the problems have been allowed to continue for a long time, more must be done. If you notice signs that your foundation may be damaged, you should immediately contact professionals to assess the damage and repair it before the problems get worse. Read our page about how to identify foundation damage and what we can do about it at: http://plano.texasfoundationpros.com/foundation-repair/
Check out the full story here: Foundation Problems Caused by Poor Drainage
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