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Wall & Foundation Gaps

As a homeowner, the last thing you want to see in your home are gaps in the walls and foundation. Fortunately, many of these issues can be corrected by our licensed foundation specialists. At Future Foundations, we would be happy to provide a free evaluation to determine the actual causes of your wall and foundation gaps and share the best solutions for you.

What you need to know about wall and foundation gaps

Foundation wall cracks are generally caused by the natural shrinkage of concrete as it cures, foundation settlement, and expansive soils. Though a small crack may not be cause for concern, any significant crack could be signs for a larger problem with the structure of your foundation.

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If there are cracks in your poured concrete basement or crawl space walls that is allowing water to come in, is a red flag that something isn’t right with your home’s foundation. Our team of foundation specialists at Future Foundations can help quickly identify and structure issues and prevent them from causing further damage to your home.

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Types of wall and foundation gaps

Wall gaps and cracks can come in various types including: horizontal, vertical, stair-step cracks, and diagonal cracks which you can see in corners around doors and windows.

Horizontal Cracks:

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Horizontal cracks indicate a serious issue that must be addressed as soon as possible! The soil surrounding your foundation is pushing in and forcing the walls in. If left alone, the wall will crack and develop into a bowed wall. If not addressed, this can cause the wall to collapse eventually.

Vertical Cracks:

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Vertical cracks can be found on foundation walls of all ages. They are mostly non-structural and caused by the normal shrinking of concrete as it cures. If you are concerned however, it doesn't hurt to contact us for a free evaluation to give you peace of mind. 

Stair-Step Cracks:

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Stair-Step cracks indicate that your home is settling unevenly. This type of settling is often caused by unstable soil under your home’s foundation, which can cause additional issues like drywall cracks or nail pops and should be evaluated.

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Let's fix your wall and foundation gaps

Solving issues with wall gaps depends on the cause of the crack.

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  • Foundation piers are a good solution for settling foundations in weaker soils, as they provide an extra level of support for the home.

  • Support Jacks can help fix cracks in walls that are caused by sagging crawl spaces.

  • Helical pier tieback wall anchors grip or anchor the inside surface of the wall to counter the pressure and force put on them by the soil outside the walls

  • Carbon fiber reinforcement banding uses carbon fiber strips to reinforce and stabilize your walls without requiring any outside excavation.

 

Our team at Future Foundations are happy to take a look at your sagging or uneven floors to provide you with a free evaluation to determine the root of the issue, share solutions to fix it, and give you a quote.

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