29.11 2022
The vacation season (summer or winter) is an ideal time to maintain the house and surrounding area. Therefore, GeoResin reminds homeowners and tenants to regularly check the condition of the building or structure for cracks in the walls, which may indicate foundation damage.
Extreme weather conditions, such as drought, heavy rains, or frost, can affect the base soil condition on which a house stands. Due to changes in moisture and temperature levels, the soil can shrink and expand. This often leads to cracks in the walls and uneven floors (or foundations), this is a sign that the house is subject to uneven subsidence and a number of damages.
Another factor that is often overlooked is the damage that tree roots can do to the house foundation. Trees and shrubs need a lot of water to survive, a mature deciduous tree requires up to 50,000 liters of water per year. Especially during dry periods, when soil moisture levels drop dramatically, trees spread their root systems widely in search of water. In suburban or private housing areas, there are often many large, older trees near the house. Trees that are close enough can have roots permeable to the base of the building, which tends to disturb the stability of the house.
While the home structural movement is a natural process, homeowners should look for and fix cracks in the walls, as this is often a foundation damage sign. If the cracks do not close over time or continue to open beyond a 1-3 mm width, a more serious problem will develop over time and you should immediately seek professional advice. It is worth remembering that if the problem is not solved in time, the risk of significant and costly damage to the building increases dramatically.
GeoResin can provide a fast and effective solution for lifting and leveling buildings and structures. The noninvasive GeoResin solution includes an engineering approach and injection techniques with additional techniques for sealing or strengthening cracks in the house. GeoResin is a unique two-in-one solution that provides both base improvement and structural re-leveling and base reinforcement. The technology is used to increase the bearing capacity of the base soil and fill existing voids, all at an acceptable economic cost.
GeoResin specialists design and perform work directly in the base of the construction, with minimal interference and without causing additional damage to it. Geopolymer material is injected through 12 mm diameter tubes into the foundation (or floor) base soil. Injection of GeoResin geopolymer material provides the increase of the base soil bearing capacity and allows quick lifting and leveling of the building with minimal disturbance to the life rhythm without causing any inconveniences.
If you suspect your house has foundation damage, the professionals at Holly Industrial are available 365 days a year to provide a professional review of the property and assess its severity. For more information, we await your applications or calls. We look forward to assisting you.
