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Window Frame Cracks
A crack around a window frame can appear in a house regardless of its age. Over time, a house may settle naturally, causing cracks to appear.
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Stabilizing the Foundation
Once the stabilization and lifting are completed, the soil is backfilled around the piers. When soil conditions are unknown, this is the best foundation repair option, providing a permanent solution to settlement issues.
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Post Pier Installation
Many people believe that concrete slab foundations are preferable to pier and beam systems despite the costs involved in repairing them.
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Post Pier Installation Cont...
Another view of installing the post pier for a more stabilized structure.
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Vertical Cracks
The most common cause of vertical cracks is the pressure exerted on the foundation or concrete tension in newly built homes by rainfall.
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Push Pier Installation
The push piers are attached with heavy-duty steel brackets next to the footings.