The long hot summers and endless freezing winters in southern Ohio can take a serious toll on any commercial or residential building’s concrete foundation. Every year, Jaco Waterproofing in Fairfield gets hundreds of phone calls from property owners in the tri-state area who experience major foundation issues and are in need of foundation repair.

Foundation and basement crack repair is often a major issue for homeowners. Neglecting to fix a crack not only lowers the value of the property, but it is also dangerous and can even lead to the building's eventual collapse. If you have concrete foundation cracks, Jaco Waterproofing offers affordable and reliable foundation repair and waterproofing.

Cracks in basements and foundations are usually caused by these major reasons:

• Water Under Foundation: Water that has worked its way under the foundation can begin to pressurize, cracking a concrete foundation. Zigzagging cracks may form in or near the corners and base of where the wall meets the foundation because it is being undermined by pressure from water at the base.
• Freeze Line: Part of your foundation may be below what is called a freeze line. Below this level, water will freeze during the winter. The expanding water puts undue pressure on your foundation and basement walls, leading to cracks in the walls. This kind of cracking can lead to a collapsed building.
• Stress Point: Cracks can develop in the basement floor or foundation from a seriously weakened or stressed point. While not as structurally threatening, these cracks can leak in water which can lead to further damage.
• Split Footer: Vertical running cracks through the wall could mean the footer, a very important part of the foundation, is already split. The buildup of pressure from these other causes of cracks usually leads to broken footers.

Cracks in your basement or foundation pose a real threat to your building and your safety. Servicing Cincinnati, northern Kentucky, and Dayton, call Jaco Waterproofing today for all your foundation repair needs. Reach them at (513) 738-0084 or visit their website for more information on their services.