Cracking Upstairs
This homeowner noticed cracks developing upstairs in her home. At first, the cracks had only accumulated in the basement, but over time these cracks began to form in other areas of the house.
Shifting Foundation
All homes at some point will shift and settle; this is due to the aging of the house and movement of the soil supporting the household. Unfortunately, cracks are often the first visible sign that foundation settlement has occurred.
Patched Crack
To fix the deep-set crack, the homeowner patched it up. Patching up the crack is only a short-term repair. A settled foundation will continue to settle unless it is addressed with a permanent solution. This means that unless a long-term solution is used, cracks and even more severe damage can accumulate.
Solution?
What would you qualify as a long-term, permanent solution? Push piers! This push pier pictured was installed inside the basement wall.
Push Piering System
Push piers are made out of durable galvanized steel that serve as a permanent solution for foundation repair. Push piers lock into the footing to lift the home back to its original structure and prevent further cracking or damage to the foundation.