Guest Post: Invest in Your Home With Timely Foundation Repair and Maintenance

The foundation of a home impacts almost every other structural and architectural element. If the foundation is compromised or worn out, damage will trickle up through the rest of the building.

In order to avoid long-term problems it is essential to take care of any foundation repairs immediately and to keep your foundation in good shape with preemptive steps and maintenance. By doing so, you will save yourself time and money in the long term and you'll help keep you home in prime condition.

When to Repair? Most of us probably take foundations for granted. When something is amiss, we may not know the warning signs. As a homeowner, it's essential to become well-informed on this matter so that you can keep an eye out for symptoms of foundation problems. If you see:

• Cracks in walls or ceiling drywall
• Popped drywall nails
• Sloping or uneven flooring
• Windows out of square
• Sticking doors or windows
• Gaps between walls and ceilings/floors
• Masonry cracks
• Gaps between bricks, doors, and windows
• Cracks in foundation walls and floor
• Gaps between chimney and house

this may be a sign that your foundation is degenerating. If you see any of these warning signs, don't panic. The reality is, a building foundation will likely need repair at some point because changes in soil conditions, hydrostatic pressure and a variety of other outside forces can create stress on a foundation. Luckily, there are experts who specialize in just this type of work. Foundation contractors will be able to determine the cause of the problem and will have the tools and knowledge to address it.

Maintenance Is Key While doing foundation repairs as issues arise is essential to keeping your home structurally sound, it is just as necessary - if not more so - to take steps to increase the longevity of your foundation before major problems arise. One of the best ways to do this is waterproofing. Because foundations are, by necessity and design, underground, they are extremely susceptible to water damage. Foundation waterproofing creates a barrier between your foundation and any surrounding water so that cracks and other structural deterioration issues do not have a chance to form. If you are building a new home this is especially important. If you can waterproof at the time of foundation construction, not only is the work easier to do, but then you're also protected from day one.

No part of your home is as fundamental as the foundation. It is truly the base for the rest of the construction, so keeping it in good shape is essential. Through proper foundation repair and regular maintenance you will be able to rest assured that you and your home are on solid ground.

Matt Gallo is a homeowner and an Internet marketer for Prospect Genius, a leader in online marketing.

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