How Pennsylvania Rains Affect Your Foundation

On Average, Pennsylvania currently recieves 41 inches of rainfall each year.

Pennsylvania has many different types of soil including clay, silt, sand, limestone, alfisols, and glacial till. Besides clay soil, concrete foundations are porous, so water fills in any pores it can find. Over time, the water can seep into the concrete foundation and ultimately break down the concrete, resulting in foundation issues.

The active zone refers to the soil beneath the ground surface that is most affected by changes in moisture as the season or climate changes. The active zone may vary from a few feet below grade to more than 30 feet below grade, depending on the location.

This can cause cracks in exterior walls, chimney seperation, cracks and shifts in the doors and windows, and cracks within your foundation.

The good news is Liberty Basement Systems can fix it! We fix foundation settlement issues by installing steel foundation piers. These piers will extend beneath the foundation, contacting strong supporting soils that will permanently stabilize your structure. For more information on our piering system, click here.

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