How Serious Are the Cracks?

Over time, foundations and walls tend to develop cracks. The important thing is to determine whether those cracks found in the bricks of your home are serious and require immediate attention. Vertical cracks that stem from the ground up are typically considered the most serious and indicate the soil underneath the home may have shifted significantly. When a home shifts, it causes uneven floors. Sometimes cabinets and doors become difficult to close completely. These signs are major red flags.

Non-serious cracks are smaller cracks that stay within just a few bricks and don’t spread all the way down to the soil. Mortar around the bricks that show signs of cracking are not usually considered a serious problem.

Horizontal cracks are caused by the soil under your home pushing against the home’s foundation. The result of this action is occasionally seen in bowed walls, which can be repaired at the same time as the cracks.

Stair-step cracks are an indication that a house is settling unevenly, usually from unstable soil. This is a potentially serious problem because if left un-repaired, stair-step cracks can cause drywall inside the home to also crack, which can mean significant and often costly repairs.

Solutions to Cracks

If you have discovered cracks in your home, it’s important to act quickly before more damage results. The professionals at Intech Anchoring offer the following solutions:

• An epoxy injection system is a minimally invasive approach to restoring structural strength. It also effectively blogs water leakage.
• Urethane injections are another method similar to epoxy, but the advantage is that it can be applied to damp surfaces in addition to dry surfaces.
• Carbon fiber is a permanent, strong crack repair solution that prevents moisture from entering the concrete.
• Helical anchors prevent walls from bowing and help stabilize the home’s foundation. Helical anchors are a permanent solution to foundation issues.

Intech Anchoring Eliminates Future Issues

Your home is a significant investment. To protect that investment, it is important to call a company that can provide superior customer service, ensuring your repairs are implemented correctly the first time. Intech Anchoring has built a reputation of excellence within the industry, and our knowledgable staff offers professional-grade products.

Some homeowners might be tempted to seal a crack temporarily themselves, but it is important to remember that temporary fixes can lead to potential problems down the road. To eliminate worry and ensure your home is protected from damage, let the professionals at Intech Anchoring determine if the cracks you see may lead to serious problems. Repairing your home right the first time can make all the difference.

At Intech Anchoring, we not only guarantee our work, we offer a transferable warranty. One phone call to Intech Anchoring Systems is all it will take to make worrisome foundation problems go away – permanently. Contact Intech Anchoring Systems at 800-223-7015 for a free quote and consultation.