The document discusses modern techniques for addressing foundation issues in homes, emphasizing the importance of maintaining structural integrity. Key methods include piering (both push and helical), crawlspace solutions, and wall anchoring to stabilize shifting foundations. It concludes that professional contractors can help determine the best repair strategy for each unique situation.

1. When you purchase a home, you expect it to last for generations.
Minor maintenance tasks should be your only concern until you
notice a crack in the foundation. In the past, foundation problems
led to exorbitant prices and significant drops in home value.
Today's repair techniques, however, can ensure that your
investment is sound. Explore the three, latest developments in
foundation repairs so you can move forward with a project
without any reservations.
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2. Piering for Common Foundation Repairs
You may have heard about piering in the San Antonio area as a
strategy to level out a foundation. There are actually two forms of
piering, including push and helical. The basic idea behind piering is
placing multiple tubes underneath the structure. These tubes extend
from the home's supports and into the soil. In essence, they hold up
the structure through weight distribution. Unlike other foundation
solutions, piering isn't very invasive so the repair cost can be relatively
minimal.
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3. Push piering involves tubes and a hydraulic driver. Contractors pick out
the proper locations for the tubes, and the driver forces them
between the structure and stable soil. Many contractors prefer push
piering for foundation problems because they support heavy
structures with unknown soil conditions.
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4. In contrast, helical piering uses tubes with helical extensions around
the exterior surfaces. Acting as screws, these piers turn into the soil
and grip it tightly. Helical piering is used on lightweight structures with
known soil conditions. The contractor will force the helical tube into
the ground at the right soil depth. For a project of this nature, an
expert team is necessary.
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5. Crawlspace Solutions
Some San Antonio homes have crawlspaces that are handy pathways
to access plumbing, structural beams and other crucial parts. When
foundation problems occur to these residences, crawlspace supports
may be an option. They're similar to piers because they're long rods
that meet between the soil and structural supports.
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6. Contractors install the supports at various locations under the home.
They'll test for level conditions so that the entire structure remains
solid over its original foundation and new supports. These rods can be
adjusted in height so the result is a perfectly level home.
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7. Be aware that foundation repairs with these supports cannot be done
if the structure is directly attached to a concrete pad. Because there is
no crawlspace in these instances, you'll need to choose another repair
solution. Contractors can help you narrow down the best strategy for
your property.
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8. Anchoring Alternatives
In some cases, foundation problems appear more like a bending or
sagging condition. Your property's foundation and walls may be bowing
outward. To prevent any further damages, contractors might suggest wall
anchors. Plates are attached to both the interior and exterior of the
structure with braces extending outward into the soil. Contractors anchor
the structure to these braces so the home doesn't shift anymore.
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9. You may need to adjust the doors and windows within the home if
they still have problems opening and closing. An anchoring project will
stop the structural decline, but the interior damages will still require
some extra work. Your foundation contractor should advise you on the
best repair process. Your main concern is always the foundation first.
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10. All of these foundation repairs solve one issue: a shifting home. Don't
worry about choosing a repair method because your trusted
contractor will suggest the right one for the situation. Every structure
and land area has different characteristics that must be evaluated by
the professionals. With experts on your side, a solid foundation will be
yours for the next few generations.
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