Noticing leaks, internal and external cracks, crooked door frames or the shifting of walls in your home?
To avoid further damage, don't sweep these physical signs of foundational damage under the rug -- We're sharing 5 reasons why you need to address these foundational issues ASAP!
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So, you already have foundational damage to your home, now what?
A solid foundation can make or break the long-term value of your property. We've previously shared the 411 on HOW your home develops a damaged foundation, and now we're sharing what happens IF you neglect taking care of the issues of your home and don't fix your foundation.
5 Reasons Why You Need to Address Your Home's Foundation Issues ASAP to prevent further damage to your home!
1. Prevent Water Damage
Cracks in the structural foundation and walls can allow rain water to leak inside the home; directly causing water damage to the ceiling, walls, floors, and any of your furniture or personal belongings touching these surfaces. With uncontrolled water entering the building, the basement can quickly become an unsafe place to store old electronics and cherished items real quick!
2. Prevents Mold and Mildew
Water resting on the wooden structural build of your home can cause mold and mildew that rots the wood away. Deteriorated wooden members can cause a shaky, uneven, and less secure structural build. Mold and mildew can also create a toxic environment for the health of your family. Wood rot is something that gets worse over time and presents a particularly large risk to the air quality and
the lungs of children, the elderly, and your pets.
3. Prevent Cracks to The Foundation of Your Home
Separation in the walls and divisions in the base of your home can be the result of a home that's not built on a solid foundation. It's better to fix foundational issues quickly as they arise to result in more costly damage to your property.
4. Prevent Plumbing Problems
Plumbing cracks and burst can occur from the pressure of a breaking home falling on to it. In some cases, pipes can even break through the foundation and cause catastrophic water damage.
5. Prevent Insect or Rodent Infestation - If you don't fix the foundational problems of your home, any ol' critters can roam their way inside 🐭🏡🌲
Humans generally like their indoors to be indoors and their outdoors to be outdoors with little, to no, combination of the two. When physical giant cracks happen in the foundation of your home, any little critters or vermin can slide right inside -- where you like to sleep and enjoy your meals. Save yourself from the expensive and timely experience of hiring a specialist who has to come and remove the pest from your living quarters.
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Preventative Care Is Important
Water damage and the shifting of your home can quickly rack-up the expenses on your insurance claim when even MORE damage accumulates. From our experience with centennial homes, it's a clear, tangible, observation that these homes need the MOST attention to keep the integrity of the home in tact with returnable value. As homes age, they require regular maintenance to uphold the value of your assets.
If you're READY to invest in the future of your home and family book a free estimate call to move forward with our trusted and time-tested experts ⬇️ ✨
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