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As time passed, the garage walls at this Breinigsville, PA home cracked more and more. Concerned about the structural integrity and safety of their home, the homeowners decided to search online for a foundation repair expert. After thorough research, they chose Liberty Basement Systems, a local foundation repair expert to assess the damages and make the necessary repairs. An inspection was scheduled with inspector Jason C. for a free estimate.
As a result of Jason's thorough assessment, he determined that the cracked walls were caused by settlement, and he proposed a solution that would solve this issue! As Jason explained, foundation wall cracks are generally caused by natural shrinkage of concrete as it cures, foundation settlement, and expansive soils. Any crack that is significant may indicate structural problems with a foundation, even if it is a small crack. Because of this, Jason recommended a structural repair system that would repair their cracked and settling garage walls. This would reduce the risk of further damage by using Push Piers.
Push Piers are designed to transfer the weight of your home to load-bearing soil or bedrock, stabilizing your home's foundation permanently. Push Piers are screwed into the soil instead of being driven into it by the weight of the house itself. They are ideal for lighter structures like garages or even your back deck too! Our foundation piers have been designed to cause as little disruption to your home as possible and can be installed both inside and outside. The most effective way to permanently stabilize the structure was to install them inside the garage. Installing the piers inside the garage ensures that the structure is stabilized and protected from movement, while still causing minimal disruption.
The foundation pier installation provided a stable base for their home and garage, eliminating the risk of their walls collapsing due to the shifting soil beneath their home. Additionally, the installation has provided them with peace of mind that their home and garage are now safe and secure.
Stair Step Cracks On Garage Wall
There are many ways to identify serious damage to a foundation wall, but stair step cracks are among the most common.
Concrete Removal
To dig to the proper depth for installation, the crew uses a jackhammer to remove a section of the concrete floor.
Excavation For Pier Installation
To reach the footing of the structure, a hole is dug. Shoveled soil and debris is dumped into buckets for off-site disposal.
Exposed Footing
Once exposed, the pier bracket is secured to the footing.
Hydraulically Driven
Through steel foundation brackets, steel tubes are driven past stable soils into more stable soil.
Pier Installed
The hole is filled with soil after the pier is installed.
Concrete
A clean, level surface is achieved by pouring concrete.