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Reasons Why Your Basement Wall or Foundation Cracks



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By : Ashok Patidar    99 or more times read
Submitted 2011-09-20 11:34:39
Basement wall cracks can account for leaky basement walls and this is a major problem that is quite often seen in residential properties. Choosing to own your own property is one of the biggest decisions and investments that you will make in your lifetime. Hence, it becomes essential to keep your residence looking and feeling like home. Having a leaky basement isn't good for the well-being of your family! Let us help you find the cause of your basement and foundation cracks and assist you with getting affordable and professional basement crack and foundation crack repairs.

If you ignore your basement or foundation cracks, they will only worsen over time and cause you more trouble than you need. When a foundation is facing a structural problem, it needs immediate attention to stop the damage from spreading to any other areas of your household.

Some of the major reasons why your basement wall may have cracks are as follows :

1. Shrinkage Concrete Cracks

Concrete naturally shrinks over time due to aging and weathering. Therefore, basement walls and foundations can commonly fall prey to cracks resulting from shrinkage . Shrinkage cracks in basement walls are generally less than 1/16th of an inch in width and can eventually ruin the entire length of a concrete wall if left untreated. This is a situation that commonly occurs in public areas due to air-holes that have developed in the middle of a long wall.

2. Expansion Cracks

When a foundation is overexposed to heat and sunlight, it can begin to crack. The name for these particular types of structural issues is "expansion cracks." Generally, the sides of your house are more prone to thermal expansion and expansion cracks. These cracks can cause the foundation of your basement walls to become weak at the edges. It is possible that the builder of the property did not use adequate control joints which could worsen the damage even more.

3. Foundation Settlement Cracks

These types of cracks are usually much larger than the shrinkage cracks. They can cause part of your foundation's structure to crack, break, and even drop. Foundation cracks generally occur when its base is effected by the ground that its placed in. Whether the foundation's base is effected by soil, tree roots, or other factors, it can be detrimental to your residence.

If crack repairs aren't made to your basement walls or your foundation, the cracks can cause further damage, which can be harmful to you and your family.

Potentially, the issues could cause you:

Extensive foundation damage

High energy bills

Health risks

Damage to your home's resale value

Pest Issues

Basement damage

Basement and foundation crack specialists are aware of all the various types of cracks and how to treat them. Their expertise is available for basement wall crack repair, foundation crack repair, and much more. They will analyze the crack(s), and determine what solution would be best to repair them for you and your family. They will also help give your basement walls and foundation a longer life by repairing their issues correctly the first time.

Author Resource:

Crackteam-Missouri, LLC is a business based in O'Fallon, Missouri, that is proud to provide epoxy injection, waterproofing, foundation crack repair and basement wall crack repair services.

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