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I am very pleased with the service, professionalism, and kindness, of your staff. The work was done on time and at the quoted price.
I especially wish to recognize Steven Lux. He helped us resolve conflicting reports concerning under-slab leaks at our residence.
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Signs of Foundation
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Think You Have Foundation Problems?
It doesn't always take a specialist to tell
you that you have foundation problems. You
can determine this for yourself if you examine
your house carefully. Here is a checklist for
you to follow:
- Cracks in the interior walls. Look at all
the corners of windows and doors, and at
joints where walls meet walls, ceilings or
doors for
signs that they are pulling away from each
other.
- Cracks in a brick fireplace wall.
- Nails "popping" out of the gypsum
board.
- Raise and lower the windows in each room, open
and close all doors. Do they fit squarely
without binding?
- Outside the house, check the bottom corners
of the windows and doors. Do cracks run diagonally,
along mortar joints in the brick veneer?
Are the caulk joints pulling apart?
- Check the exposed concrete at the base of the
house for cracks. If there are only small
cracks, they may be nonstructural, but they
may also be the first indication of trouble
to come. Call a foundation repair professional
to make an inspection for you.
- If possible, check the house after or during
a rain. Does water stand in puddles near the
house? Proper drainage is essential.
- Roof leaks when roof material is in good shape.
- Are trees planted near the house? Remember
the guideline. A tree should be as far away
from the house as its mature height.
- Check gutters and downspouts. Do they empty
onto a splash block? And does the roof runoff
drain away from the house?
Problems like these should not be taken lightly.
Cracks in the interior walls are unsightly
and reduce the value of your house. Cracks
in the brick walls admit wind and rain that
damage the sheathing insulation and interior
wall. Poorly fitted windowsills and doors let
in outside air and result in high utility bills.
Roof leaks damage the wooden beams, insulation,
interior walls and ceiling, and electrical
wiring. Shifting of the soil foundation may
cause gas and water lines to loosen or bend,
creating unsafe conditions and fire hazards.
Save your investment and keep your family safe. Schedule your free inspection by
contacting Power Jack and get a no obligation quote.
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