Hello World! Welcome Friends! The foundation that supports the building structure is most important to ensure safety and structural integrity that needs special attention to protect it from damage. The foundation provides stability to the building structure, and any big damage to it can even collapse the building. To avoid any structural weakening from the damaged foundation, you must ensure the right construction first and after that, ensure that it remains well protected and helps to maintain the structural integrity.
Moisture is the biggest threat to a foundation, and it can cause extensive damage, especially in areas that have clay-rich soil. Water in the soil makes the ground expand and contract that shifts the soil and affects the foundation stability. Any expert in foundation repair Kansas City would recommend controlling moisture in the soil around the foundation to reduce the chances of damage.
Taking the following measures can do a lot of good and prevent foundation damage from moisture.
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Gutter and spout cleaning
Cleaning the drain spouts and gutters regularly will ensure that there is no clogging and hence no possibilities of leaking gutters that make the water overflow along the sides of the gutter walls. If it continues, the water from drains and spouts will land on the foundation which should be directed away from the drain.
Maintain proper slope in landscaping
You must carefully control the flow of water in the surrounding areas and direct it properly so that it does not reach the foundation. The grade and sloping of the land around the building should be such that the rainwater does not accumulate around the foundation. To ensure it, take care of the landscaping of the adjoining areas and maintain a gentle slope away from the house and drain it towards the fence if at all necessary.
Install drains correctly
To avoid water accumulation around the foundation, you must not only drive rainwater away but also ensure that it does not form puddles around the building that can develop into moist areas and soften the soil. To avoid it, you can install underground drains known as French drains that catch the pooling moisture in a low spot and then drain it away from the foundation by driving it to the edge of the property.
Keep tree roots away
Water alone is not the cause of all kinds of foundation damages. Cracks in the foundation can happen if there are deep roots of trees close to the foundation which when expanding put so much pressure on the foundation that it cracks at some places.
Low water flower beds
Homeowners who want to have flower beds close to the foundation should ensure that they use plants that produce flowers with very little watering. Light watering of the foundation ensures that the plants stay healthy, and the soil receives optimal water to keep it sufficiently soaked without posing moisture problems for the foundation.
These measures minimize the chances of damage to the foundation, which can happen for many other reasons too, and as soon as you see signs of foundation damage, repair it immediately.
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