Damage to Arizona Foundations From Expansive Clay Soil in AZ
When groundwater pressure is present, a "sag" develops. As the groundwater level increases above the surrounding area, the soil will expand downward. This movement can create cracks and crevices in the foundation. The movement can also result in water migration into crawl spaces or basements. In wet seasons, the expanding clay soil can cause water to pool around the exterior of the house and the concrete slab foundation.
Foundation Settlement Warning Signs Causes and Solutions in Arizona
Foundation Settlement Foundation settlement failure occurs when the soil can no longer hold the vertical downward pressures being applied by gravity. Water and lack of compaction contribute to this type of settlement to all structures built. Engineering a foundation to hold the loads of these vertical pressures include the subgrade compaction requirements. Soil moisture content, when compacting substrates, play a vital role of the overall stability of all structures commercial or residential. When soil testing shows expansive soils are present, before homes are built, the requirements and type of foundation may change to post tension monolithic foundation slabs. It is
Foundation Repair – Heaved Floor Crack Stitching – Floor Leveling
Foundation Repair Foundation repair heaved floor crack stitching floor leveling is always needed when moisture is the culprit of all foundation problems for the most part. Spalling or delamination of the vertical walls of these types of foundations can be avoided very easily by waterproofing the vertical walls of all perimeter foundation walls before dirt is back filled. This will stop horizontal cracking caused by the compromised reinforcement bar and prevent the paint from peeling off and concrete spalling all at once. Service Area: Great Phoenix metro areas including Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale, Gilbert, Awhatukee, Queen Creek, Goodyear, Buckeye, Paradise Valley,
Floor Leveling – Slab Stitching – Stem Wall Foundation Repair
We are the only choice for a responsible home or property owners in Arizona, because we are the only company with a developed understanding of why foundation and floor damage occurs and what repairs are needed to stop it. The first step in repairing foundation problems is to identify the cause of the problem. Stem wall foundations are the most common type of construction that require our repair services because they are both the least expensive and the least stable kind of foundation and are the most popular type used in Arizona home construction. This is mainly because most home
Slab Stitching – Saving an Interior Floor
Taking on a restoration project has its surprises especially when it comes to having to fix and repair cracks in your concrete floors of the home. This home renovation in Gilbert Arizona is a perfect example on how the flooring the home could be saved and restored. The flooring was cracked in a few areas and was the result of a foundation issue that needed to be taken care of. After the work had been completed we were able to repair the damage to the floors inside the home. Slab Stitching is the process of just that, stitching your floor
Epoxy Slab Stitching
On one of our foundation repair jobs in Phoenix Arizona, we had to repair the cracks in the floor and level the floor for new flooring. To repair the cracks we first leveled the entire area by grinding the area of the floor that was in need of repair. Once the area was level we were able to fill in the cracks and apply epoxy stitches. This involved channeling out areas along the crack so we could apply epoxy across the crack to add additional strength and prevent the crack from expanding in the future. Chiseling Out the Channels Leveling
Residential Heaved Interior Floor Slab Epoxy Stitching
Floor slab stitching number 4 rebar with structural component epoxy. This residential home in Scottsdale was heaving due to excessive moisture around the perimeter of the home. After had rain gutters installed and adjusted the landscaping around the property, Concrete Repairman™ removed the damaged tile, ground and leveled the crack heaved area and then stitched the floor and installed the replacement tile. Concrete Repairman™ has the complete solution for your home's Foundation Health. Call James 602-418-2970 - Foundation Repairman | Serving the Greater Phoenix Metro Areas Including - Ahwatukee | Buckeye | Casa Grande | Chandler | Gilbert | Glendale | Goodyear | Mesa
