Herb Fry Waterproofing

If your home shows any of these signs, Call Us Right Away. 610.857.7342. Fixing it early will save a lot of money later.

Signs of Foundation Failure: Inside

Misaligned doors and windows Cracks in the sheetrock Doors and windows that stick

Sloping of the floor Cracks in the floor or tile

Signs of Foundation Failure: Outside

Cracks in the brick Gaps around the doors and windows Cracks in the foundation Fascia board pulling away Separation from door

Wall rotating out Cracked brick Walls leaning in or out Cracks in the wall Water intrusion

Signs of Damaged Foundation

Cracked floors or walls Warped paneling Wall movement Damp or musty odors Rusted metals and appliances

Peeling paint on masonry surfaces Visible signs of water seepage Crumbling mortar joints Rotting wood

Causes of Foundation Failure

1. EVAPORATION Hot dry wind and intense heat will often cause the soil to shrink beneath the foundation. This settlement may cause cracks to appear throughout the structure.
2. TRANSPIRATION Tree roots may desiccate the soil beneath a home causing the soil to shrink and the home to settle.
3. PLUMBING LEAKS Water from plumbing leaks is often a cause of foundation problems.
4. DRAINAGE Improper drainage is one of the leading causes of foundation failure. Excess moisture will erode or consolidate soils and cause settlement.
5. INFERIOR FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION Insufficient steel and inferior concrete will contribute to movement in the slab.
6. INFERIOR GROUND PREPARATION Soft, low density soils and/or improperly compacted soil beneath a home is the leading cause of foundation failure. Cut and fill situations should be properly prepared before the soil is ready to support a structure.
7. POOR SOIL CONDITIONS Poor soil and its expansion and/or contraction contribute to foundation failure.