Pier And Beam Repair
We often get asked what type of foundation is best for homes or specific types of buildings. Our response is always going to be “it depends”. The soil that you’re building on is the main factor that you’re going to want to consider. With pier and beam foundations you’ll find that they are often used in areas where we’ll have unstable topsoil. What the building company will want to do is dig deeper until they hit bedrock. From there they feel that they can potentially anchor the structure better. Even if the decision to build a pier and beam foundation was a good one in the beginning, the foundation can go through its fair share of wear and tear. That’s where we come in.
Benefits of Pier and Beam Foundation Repair
Typically, these types of foundations are not going to be as difficult to uncover as some of the other types of foundations out there. In many cases for proper foundation repair we’re going to have to literally tear up your yard. With a pier and beam foundation you’ve got easier access to the foundation itself. In many ways it’s also easier to spot the issues that could be plaguing a foundation. Before we go on ahead and dig trenches all over the place.
How Long Should This Type of Foundation Last?
We usually don’t like talking about durations. Particularly when it comes to structures that we didn’t originally build. There’s a good reason for this. A pier and beam foundation, for example, is supposed to last about 75 years. Why is it then that you’re having trouble with it, 20 years in? There could be multiple factors that you need to take into account. Thinking though that you’re ok because you’re within the range of that lifespan that the foundation should last could be a mistake that costs you dearly.
What Makes For A Successful Repair?
With basically any foundation repair we’re looking for the structure to have a lot more stability than it previously had. With pier and beam foundations in specific the wear tear on the foundation can lead to sinking floors. Since the worn down structures that are holding up the home start to shrink into the ground if you will. Apart from that sense of added stability we should be able to solve some of those issues that may have allowed you to see that you in fact were dealing with a foundation issue in the first place. In this case, your floors shouldn’t be sinking when we’re done.
Does It Matter What Type of Foundation I Have?
It matters in the sense that the type of procedure to solve your foundation issue has to be tailored to the type of foundation that you have. Since our team of professionals has experience working with all sorts of foundations we’re not going to turn you away because you have a specific type of foundation. It’s quite the opposite. We'll be sure to find the right solution depending on the type of foundation that you have.
