Three types of foundation settlement

Soil settlement is inevitable. Naturally, your home’s foundation settles with the soil. There are many various factors that contribute to how your foundation settles, including the type of soil. While it is impossible to prevent the soil from settling, there are ways to prevent your home from further settling. There are three types of foundation settlement:

Uniform

This type of settlement is very rare. In uniform settlement, the entire foundation settles at the same rate. In this type of settlement, the homeowner will not experience any foundation problems.

Tipping

This type of settlement could lead to foundation problems. In tipping settlement, one part of the home’s foundation settles in a uniform fashion. This type of settlement causes the structure to appear to be leaning. If you believe that your foundation is settling in this manner, it is imperative to have an inspection to ensure the safety of your home.

Differential

Foundation settlement can not only cause concerns about structural integrity and safety, but the cracks can also allow water to flow into your basement. Thankfully, there are permanent solutions to these foundation problems.This type of settlement is fairly typical, but can be the most detrimental to your home’s foundation. With differential settlement, the foundation settles unevenly. Typically, in differential settlement, one corner of the foundation may settle. The settling foundation can cause the walls to crack. Vertical cracks and stair step cracks are indications of differential settling.

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