Granite City, IL Stair-Step Crack
Stair-step cracks are a sign that the foundation is settling. When part of the foundation settles away from another part, walls (especially brick)begin to form stair-step cracks as pictured. Woods Basement Systems has the tools and experience necessary to repair foundation problems such as foundation settling.
Granite City, IL Wall Cracks
This Granite City, Illinois home has foundation problems which are creating cracks such as the one pictured. Any time a hole is cut into a wall to place a window, door, or other addition, it creates a structural weak point. These weak points are usually the first places to begin forming cracks when the foundation begins to settle.