You probably wouldn't imagine that your house is up against “mini” earthquakes, but it’s true! They are the more common type of earthquake, which puts to rest any fears you might have of those giant, catastrophic earthquakes. These mini earthquakes can range from slightly noticeable to causing a moderate amount of damage to a localized area
In Tennessee alone, there were over 175 earthquakes in 2019, with some of them leaving a significant amount of damage to homes. What does this mean for your foundation? And what do you do when your foundation has been impacted by an earthquake? If earthquakes have presented themselves in your area, these are questions you need answered. It is worth knowing the risks to your home’s structural foundation. Most small quakes, or “tremors”, are small enough to leave you and your home safe, but like with most things, the stress of many quakes can pose a problem, and they add up over time.
Below are some signs of possible, and hopefully repairable, damage you can look for in order to decide if you need a professional inspection. Be sure to look for signs of your foundation’s stability being compromised, or that your house has not shifted on its foundation. These situations are dangerous and require a full inspection by professionals.
Nashville, TN - Answers About Earthquakes & Foundation Cracks
SYNOPSIS: You probably wouldn't imagine that your house is up against “mini” earthquakes, but it’s true! They are the more common type of earthquake, which puts to rest any fears you might have of those giant, catastrophic earthquakes. These mini earthquakes c
Small tremors explain many mysterious foundation cracks
BY: John Greene, Smoky Mountain Crawl Space Systems
You probably wouldn't imagine that your house is up against “mini” earthquakes, but it’s true! They are the more common type of earthquake, which puts to rest any fears you might have of those giant, catastrophic earthquakes. These mini earthquakes can range from slightly noticeable to causing a moderate amount of damage to a localized area
In Tennessee alone, there were over 175 earthquakes in 2019, with some of them leaving a significant amount of damage to homes. What does this mean for your foundation? And what do you do when your foundation has been impacted by an earthquake? If earthquakes have presented themselves in your area, these are questions you need answered. It is worth knowing the risks to your home’s structural foundation. Most small quakes, or “tremors”, are small enough to leave you and your home safe, but like with most things, the stress of many quakes can pose a problem, and they add up over time.
Below are some signs of possible, and hopefully repairable, damage you can look for in order to decide if you need a professional inspection. Be sure to look for signs of your foundation’s stability being compromised, or that your house has not shifted on its foundation. These situations are dangerous and require a full inspection by professionals.
