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WARNING SIGNS OF FOUNDATION DAMAGE

When doors or windows start to jam or do not align, it may well be an indication of settlement or structural problem with the foundation, which is then being reflected in the upper floors.

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WARNING SIGNS OF FOUNDATION DAMAGE

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  1. WARNING SIGNS OF FOUNDATION DAMAGE Skewed doors and windows When doors or windows start to jam or do not align, it may well be an indication of settlement or structural problem with the foundation, which is then being reflected in the upper floors. Cracks in corners Cracks in the siding or around doors and windows can be an indication of a foundation which is in the process of shifting. Cracks in the floor When you start to find cracks in the tiles or flooring of the house, it is likely there is a foundation issue, there could be settlement, shift or upward movement. Cracks in drywall These cracks may be indicators of a settling problem and can be easily repaired. Should they reappear, the cause should be investigated and corrected. Atilting chimney Can be caused by a chimney pad or foundation that is settling it usually is a slow process and should be monitored. Gaps in door frames and window frames Large openings for doors and window frames usually reveal pressures caused by settling foundations. It is important to determine what is causing it.

  2. Gaps in the garage door If the bottom of the garage door is not parallel to the slab, it is an indication that some settlement has taken place. For more info, Visit http://dicodry.com/why-foundations-fail/ Contact: 5550 Tuxedo Rd Hyattsville, Maryland Bladensburg, Maryland 20781, USA +1 301-341-1111

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