While you may not think about it very often, your home’s foundation is one of the most important components of your house. Because it’s so important, you should really learn how to properly take care of your home’s foundation. Everything from watering the soil near the foundation to making sure plant roots do not come too close to your house – these things are important to the health of your home’s structure. If you would like to learn some more helpful tips for preventing foundation problems, read through the information below.
Water Dry Soil
During periods of drought, the soil around your house can get dry and shrink. If the soil contracts enough, it can ultimately cause the foundation to become unstable and crack. The best way to address this problem is to stop it before it starts by keeping the ground evenly moist. To maintain soil moisture, simply water around your house’s foundation using a hose. Doing this procedure regularly in the dry season will help keep your foundation secure.
Promote Better Drainage
While drought can trigger foundation problems, too much water can create issues as well. This is because when soil around a house takes in an excess of water, the ground expands and can put pressure on the building’s foundation. Fortunately, you can avoid this issue by installing downspouts that empty in a location that is away from the house.
Watch Out for Plant Roots
Trees, shrubs, and other plants can be invasive and suck all of the water out of the soil. In some instances when this occurs, a foundation can fail. Usually, the only way to prevent this from occurring is to plant trees and shrubs a good distance from the house. That way, their roots will not be able to contribute to foundation damage.
Toledo Basement Repair is a leading provider of foundation inspection and repair services. If you are having problems with your foundation or suspect that your foundation is failing, schedule an appointment with us today at (419) 297-6138.
Kevin Oberhouse was raised in Toledo with 7 siblings. Dawn and Kevin have four kids.
The Oberhouse family lives in the house Kevin built when with his first crew. Kevin’s parents invited more than 100 foster children into their home throughout his life. Kevin believes this part of his life really helped to build empathy for others.
Kevin has a degree in civil engineering and went on to get an MBA as well as multiple other certifications in structural systems, egress systems, air quality, and commercial and residential roofing, among many others.
Toledo Basement Repairs promises to treat you and your project with respect and our best professional judgment. There is plenty of work out there and Toledo Basement Repair will not push you into a system that you do not fully understand or feel comfortable with.
