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In order for your home to remain structurally sound well into the future, the foundation on which your home sits needs to be strong. There are many different ways to ensure that a home's foundation performs properly, and mudjacking is one of them. Mudjacking is a process that allows contractors to lift a building by pouring concrete directly underneath the building.
Determining when mudjacking can be used to move up your home's foundation can be challenging. Here are three ways that you can rely on mudjacking in the future.
1. Mudjacking can be used when your home's foundation is extremely weak.
Without a strong foundation, your home can begin to sink or settle into the ground. This settling process results in cracks and misalignment that can compromise the safety of your property. If your home's foundation is extremely weak, it can be impossible to lift the property high enough to make the needed repairs without causing further damage.
In these instances, mudjacking can be a great solution. A skilled contractor can use mudjacking to strengthen an extremely weak foundation without the need for braces or supports that could cause further structural damage.
2. Mudjacking can be used when the soil your home is built on will not expand.
The type of soil that your home is built on can play a critical role in determining the best way to address foundation issues. Mudjacking should never be used under a home built on soil that will expand over time.
The expansion process will push up on the newly poured concrete, causing it to buckle quickly. If your home is built on soil that is highly compacted and will not expand in the future, then mudjacking can be a fast and affordable way to address foundation problems.
3. Mudjacking can be used when repairs need to be made quickly.
If you don't have the time or money required to have piers or pilings installed to shore up your home's foundation, then investing in mudjacking can be beneficial. The mudjacking process can be completed in a matter of days, and costs only a fraction of what other foundation repair methods cost.
Consulting with an experienced contractor will help you determine if your foundation problems can easily and quickly be repaired using mudjacking.
When you are able to understand when you can rely on mudjacking, you are able to easily address your home's foundation problems.
Share3 June 2017
My name is Debbie Greenberg. I’m a single woman who owns her home, and like most homeowners I dread home repairs. I’m not very handy with do-it-yourself projects around the house. I can do a few minor repairs when necessary, but for the most part I have to call in a professional. Last year I had a leak in my roof. When it rained, water would leak into my kitchen. What appeared to be a simple fix turned out to be anything but simple. It took over four months to finally identify the problem, and double the money I was initially quoted to fix it. The problem ended up being that the flat part of my roof didn't have shingles, but a sheeting material. I learned a bit about home roofs along the way, and that is what I want to share with you.
