Fall and Protecting Your Foundation

 

Autumn is well on its way to our area. The leaves are turning brilliant shades of orange, yellow, and red and temperatures are falling. The soil around your home will soon begin to freeze for the upcoming winter months. With the seasonal changes in Pennsylvania, there are important steps you can take to protect your home’s foundation. Here are four helpful tips:

 

1.      Make sure the grading around your property is intact and properly done.

2.      Inspect the exterior for signs of shifting.

3.      Clean and inspect your gutters.

4.      Call an experienced foundation repair contractor if you notice any signs of damage to your foundation.

 

Let’s take a closer look at these four helpful tips.

 

Checking the Grade Around Your Foundation

 

A properly landscaped home will have soil that slopes away from the foundations and towards the street. This will prevent rainwater from pooling and puddling around the perimeter of the home and entering your basement or crawlspace.

 

Cleaning and Inspecting Your Gutters

 

The first line of defense against rainwater erosion is your gutters. But they need your help in order to do their job. Here’s how to keep them in good shape during the autumn months:

1.      Clean them yourself or hire a professional to do the job for you: If you are a DIY’er, then remember to follow all safety precautions like using eye protection and using a sturdy ladder.

2.      Pay close attention to cracks, corrosion, and other signs of damage and replace your gutters if necessary. This will cost you much less in the long run.

 

Inspecting the Exterior Foundation Walls

 

Grading and clean gutters are essential to protecting your foundation. Taking all the precautions in the world may not be enough to prevent damage from occurring to your foundation. That is why we recommend inspecting the perimeter of your foundation 2-3 times a year. Here’s what to look for:

-Cracks wider than ¼ of an inch.

-Standing water or excessive moisture around the foundation or in your basement or crawlspace.

-Block or brick damage and siding damage.

 

Call an Experienced Foundation Repair Company

 

If you notice any signs of a troubled foundation, our certified inspectors at Liberty Basement Systems are ready to provide you with a free inspection and estimate. We provide a variety of professional foundation repair services, including pier and beam foundation repair, drainage system repair, crawl space encapsulation, and more. Our work is guaranteed, and our products come with lifetime transferable warranties.

 

Contact Liberty Basement Systems today to schedule your free, no obligation, inspection and estimate at 1-570-998-4540.