Investing in a home or office is one of the biggest decisions you can make in your lifetime. Unfortunately, water problems will make foundation piering a necessity in order to protect your investment from structural damage. Jaco Waterproofing in Fairfield, OH, has been helping home and business owners throughout the Cincinnati and Dayton areas protect their foundations with their foundation piering services for the past 30 years.

Here, they’ll answer some common questions about foundation piering:

What Is Foundation Piering?

Foundation piering is necessary when basement foundations start to separate and shift. Action must be taken to protect the building from damage as well as to make sure it is waterproofed. Jaco Waterproofing offers the two main types of foundation piering: steel pier lifting and helical pier lifting.

How Do I Know If I Need Foundation Piering?

If you have cracks in your drywall, floor, or ceilings, these could be a sign your foundation is failing, which means you’ll need foundation piering. Also, ill-fitting windows, doors, and sloping floors are signals there may be a shift in your foundation that needs to be addressed.

How Is Foundation Piering Installed?

The installation of foundation piering depends on the type of material being used. Steel piers are hydraulically driven into the soil to lift the foundation for permanent support. Helical piers are used when the limestone or load-bearing strata isn’t easily reachable. This type of foundation piering is stabilized in the soil with hydraulic torque motors and can be used for elevating a slumping foundation or to prevent foundation settling in the future.

What If I Don’t Get Foundation Piering?

Avoiding foundation piering when it’s needed can put you and your home at great risk. Cracks and damage will only be exacerbated as your foundation continues to shift. In some cases, this can lead to an uninhabitable establishment.

Don’t call just anybody for your foundation piering, repair, waterproofing, and brick sealing needs. The professionals at Jaco Waterproofing are members of the Better Business Bureau and have the experience and know-how to get the job done right the first time. Call their team at (513) 738-0084 or visit them online to schedule an appointment today.