The village of Frankfort, IL is located southwest of Chicago, and is an excellent place to visit or to raise a family. Because of the climate in the area, foundation problems and basement water issues are not uncommon: the cold, snowy winters; hot, humid summers, and severe storms can cause several issues with the concrete foundation in your home. The varying moisture levels and temperatures can cause the soil around your home to shift, leading to settling foundations, shifting foundations, foundation cracks, and other issues. That is why United Structural Systems is proud to serve the Frankfort, Illinois area, offering the best foundation repair and basement waterproofing services in the area.
It is important to watch out for signs of foundation failure in your home. The sooner you catch any issues, the easier and less expensive it will be to have them repaired. The most common problems are the result of the soil beneath your home sliding away and forming gaps under the foundation due to erosion, soil shrinkage, or poorly compacted soil. This can be fixed by installing helical piers, steel piers, or using mud jacking to support the foundation. Another cause of foundation failure is increased hydrostatic pressure in the ground putting stress on the foundation and causing it to move or crack. The solution for this is to install tiebacks or soil nails.
All of these are symptoms of a larger foundation issue in your home, and should be addressed by a professional as soon as possible.
Installing a basement waterproofing system can work along with any necessary foundation repairs to keep your home healthy and strong. Often, foundation cracks, shifting foundations, and other issues can lead to a water problem in the basement as well as structural damage. This is why it is vital to the health of your home and your family to be on the lookout for any foundation issues.
In order to stop water from causing a foundation problem such as foundation cracking or crumbling, invest in an exterior drainage system from USS. Our drainage systems use a combination drainage pipes and wells, gutters and downspouts, and landscaping to eliminate puddles in the yard and pools that have formed near your home's foundation. This system may also include a drainage board and waterproof membrane on the exterior of the foundation walls, which will help prevent water from soaking into the concrete and seeping into the basement.
If you already have a wet or damp basement, there is still a solution for you. The best way to solve this problem is with a sump pump system and interior drainage system. The sump pump system is what works to get water out of the basement. The interior drainage system is made up of pipes and drains that catch that water and deliver it to the sump pump. Another useful waterproofing product is the vapor barrier. Normally used in crawlspaces, these vapor barrier are made of a water resistant plastic or foil that can be stretched along the ceiling, walls, and floor of the area to seal out moisture.
Give us a cal today for more information on how to keep your home safe from foundation problems and basement water issues.
