There isn’t a homeowner out there that would feel good about their home sustaining foundation damage. It causes trouble for the structure of the house that ultimately affects the functionality of the house, for example, stopping up windows and doors or allowing water to intrude. The same goes for commercial properties. There may not be a family living inside the commercial building, but similar functions are crucial to the outcome of the business being run inside, and foundation damage can impede that.
Foundation issues need to be addressed as soon as possible as small problems can quickly become large and costly. Properties located in areas where a mixture of heat and humidity are prevalent, say in Tennessee, the probability of foundation issues increase. When you get a bout of bad weather in addition to the climate, the chances increase all the much more. It is good to always be on the lookout for such damage, and performing an evaluation of your foundation after intense storms can help in early detection.
Look for the following signs from your commercial building to determine the level of foundation damage that may be present:
- Signs of deterioration such as cracks, buckling floors, flaking concrete.
- Water damage can present as spots on the ceiling or other forms of leaks
- Soil that expands and contract with heavy rains can cause damage from pressure
- Both ceilings and floors that have become warped can indicate problems much further down
- If your doors and windows do not close properly, your foundation could be shifting
Just like houses are prone to foundation issues, so are commercial properties. There may be damage that is worsening without your knowledge if the outwards signs aren’t obvious enough and can definitely go undetected if there are no evaluations to check for those signs.
Don’t wait for an unfortunate event, like a building fire, to reveal during reconstruction that your foundation needs repair. As expensive as repairs for an event like a fire would be, foundation damage continues to worsen over time and the price of the fixes only rise while this is happening. Whether you need sagging floors that need to be lifted and supported with piering or bowed walls that need to be corrected and supported, Barrier Waterproofing Sytems is here to help the Middle Tennessee area, simply give them a call at (615) 257-1060 | (931) 536-1168.
