One common concern people have about concrete lifting is whether it is environmentally friendly. The good news is that the materials used for concrete slab lifting are non-toxic and environmentally safe. In fact, concrete slab lifting is often considered a “green” solution because it reduces waste and minimizes the need for new materials.
Another concern people may have is whether concrete slab lifting will damage their property. Again, the answer is no. The small holes drilled in the slab are typically less than 2 inches in diameter, and they can be easily filled with a colour-matched material after the lifting process is complete.
You need to look for small problems, that may seem like minor issues or a natural part of a home’s settling. if you don’t know their significance:
- Cracks in your foundation, especially on the outside of the home.
- Doors or windows that stick: they may not open easily, or closing them is a struggle. If you have to put a stick in the window to keep it from sliding shut, or a wedge to keep a door open? These are warning signs.
- Cracks in the interior drywall, especially if they are around doors or windows that stick.
All of these issues occur because the foundation is no longer level. When one corner or side of your foundation sinks at a different rate than the rest, it strains the overall structure of the home. Building materials like concrete, steel, and wood are not flexible. This is why the doorframes or window casings start to cause sticking; they can’t bend to accommodate the shifts in the structure, so they get pulled out of plumb. Likewise, the concrete and drywall start to separate or crack.
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