Articles - Foundation Repair
When to Worry about Cracks in a Foundation
Cracks in a building’s foundation are extremely common. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find a foundation that didn’t have at least a few hairline cracks in it. The important thing, then, is knowing which cracks you can ignore and which cracks you should do something about. This quick overview from the foundation repair experts at Engineered Solutions of ...
Types of Foundation Repair Needed for Georgia Businesses
Much of Georgia and other areas of the southeastern United States are plagued with weak soil structures, making this region particularly susceptible to sinkhole formation and other subterranean settlement. This can prove problematic for businesses and commercial and municipal structures such as factories, office buildings, strip malls, bridges, and highways. While some sinkholes, such as “cover-collapse” sinkholes, form rapidly and ...
Underpinning vs. Helical Piers
Underpinning is the process of stabilizing and strengthening the foundation of an existing structure. This is done by driving large metal devices—often called piles or piers—deep into the ground until they attach firmly to a sturdy substrate that can evenly support the weight of the building. Helical piers are one method of underpinning and are quite popular among those looking ...
What Are Helical Piers Used For?
Helical piers are one of the most common devices used to repair commercial foundations. With their long, cylindrical shape, steel construction, and helical threads, they resemble giant screws. And like giant screws, they are twisted down into the ground until they attach to a sturdy, solid substrate. Helical piers are considered a permanent solution to foundation problems and can help ...
