Why Older Homes Might Need Foundation Repairs
Was your home built in the 70’s? What about the 80’s or the 90’s? If you have an older home it may be time to get a foundation inspection. Nothing is more important to the value of your home than its foundation, and repairs are always cheaper the earlier problems are caught.
Why do older homes have foundation problems?
Older homes are more likely to have foundation problems for many reasons. One of the main reasons is that foundation techniques and safety codes have continued to improve over the years. The older your home, the older the techniques used to create its foundation.
Another reason for older home foundation issues is that the damage compounds over time. Common sources of foundation damage include shifting soil, termites, failing supports, and water damage. Although hard to discern, the soil on which a home is built is always shifting even if at an incredibly slow pace, which can cause compression and breaking of the foundation. Pest issues can go unnoticed for years if the issue is small enough, and damage can build. Water damage and erosion can compound over the years until concrete supports or foundations reach a breaking point.
If you have an older home, be sure to perform self-inspections of your foundation, and have a professional check it out at least periodically to try and catch issues before they cause major damage.
What should I do to prevent or fix foundation problems in my older home?
If you do find that your home has foundation damage, never fear. Sure Safe’s patented VR-1 foundation repair system can repair your foundation and bring it up to present-day safety codes, faster, and at less cost to you than other foundation repair methods. Other methods require digging out the home and days of expensive work.
Sure Safe’s VR-1 System uses special geoform supports that work with your home’s existing foundation to provide more support than the home could ever need, all without the inconvenience of older repair methods. Contact us today to get an inspection or an engineer-certified repair plan.
