- Whether it's a window replacement, getting a new front door, or
having your garage floor coded you need to make sure your home is in good health before
making any improvements. If you suspect you may
have foundation issues you must take care of them before making any other
adjustments to your home. This video will outline
causes of foundation issues what to look for and what you need to know before starting any
home remodeling project. And by the end, you'll be
able to inspect your home for possible foundation issues and know what steps to
take to get them fixed. (lighthearted guitar music) Hi, I'm Steve with Southwest Exteriors and welcome to the Home Solutions channel. Although it doesn't happen often, we've had our experiences with homeowners who have foundation
issues with their homes. The first thing we are asked is what causes foundation issues. Well, foundation issues in your home can be caused by a few different things like shifting of the dirt or
rocks underneath your home, extreme dryness or wetness in the soil, or the ground has sunk or risen. Foundation shifting is
natural and you can't stop it. But when extreme or long
term shifting occurs is when it noticeably affects your home. So what are the common
signs of foundation issues? Before contacting a home
remodeling contractor and potentially wasting
your time and effort sitting through a consultation you want to know that
your home is prepared. Here are four signs that will tell you if you may have foundation issues. The first sign of
potential foundation issues is cracking in your exterior siding. This can indicate that
your home is shifted on one side but not on the other, forcing the siding to split or crack. So take a walk around the exterior of your home to inspect your siding whether it is vinyl, fiber, cement, wood, or other traditional lap siding types. The second sign of
potential foundation issues is any cracking in the
drywall inside your home. If you notice any cracks inside your home in the walls are ceiling. This could indicate that your foundation has shifted similar to
the exterior siding. The third sign to look for is cracking in your brick and stucco siding. With brick siding you may notice cracks in the mortar between the bricks. Cracking in the brick
mortar or stucco siding tells you that your foundation
has shifted somehow. Number four, cracking in your concrete. This could be your driveway,
sidewalk, garage, floor, patio pool deck, or any concrete
surface in your home. Like with drywall,
cracking in your concrete indicates the ground beneath has shifted and pulled that concrete apart. This is important to fix. If you want to have your
concrete surface coded with an industrial concrete coating. How do you fix foundation issues? It can be hard to tell
whether these issues are severe or minor. So you want to contact a professional foundation repair company to inspect and assess your home. From then they can provide
you with the right diagnosis and assistance in
repairing your foundation. Why do foundation issues need to be fixed before starting a home remodeling project? If you have foundation
issues that go unaddressed and start a home remodeling project such as a window siding
or door replacement, those foundation issues
could give you more problems during installation. With windows and doors they
must be fitted specifically to each window opening. If you have foundation issues
in order standard size windows they probably aren't
going to fit perfectly. If you are looking to do a concrete coding and have foundation issues, the shifting of your foundation
may cause the concrete to crack underneath and ruin the coating. How can you fix foundation issues before a home remodeling project? It's important to know that if
you do need foundation repair before your home remodeling project you won't be able to start
construction on that project until 60 to 120 days after
the repairs were made. This is the time it takes for your home to settle
after the foundation repairs. So whether you or a remodeling contractor or notice any cracks around your home, it's important you find a trustworthy foundation repair company
to take care of your home before you start your
next remodeling project. Now, trusting someone with
repairing the foundation of your home is a large responsibility. We want you to find the right
foundation repair company that is going to take
care of you and your home. To help you with this,
we linked an article below that highlights 13 red flags to look for in a home
remodeling contractor. Then you'll know exactly what qualities you should look for when searching for the right foundation repair company and find the best one for you. Thank you for stopping by
the Home Solutions channel where we want to give you the
look you love coming home to. If you want more home solutions, don't forget to subscribe to the channel and like this video. You can also leave a comment below if you have any other questions,
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