If the foundations present significant problems, other parts of the house are likely to emerge soon, including the walls and roof. The loss of foundation support leads to a curved or sunken roof that can also leak. A leaky roof will cause more problems, such as moisture, mold and mildew. Ignored foundation problems can cause major structural problems, including roof damage.
The foundations must be properly leveled to stay strong. An uneven base can cause a number of problems, from sagging floors to sloped ceilings. Foundation problems and roof damage go hand in hand. In other words, if the foundation is damaged, the roof is likely to be damaged as well.
This is especially true if the problem is ignored for too long. First fix the roof and stop the water from entering. As a general contractor, we see them all the time. In almost all cases, foundation repair can be done at any time, even if that means lifting the house and replacing the foundation.
However, the ingress of water will continue to cause damage if left unchecked. Foundation inspections can discover problems that could cause costly roof damage. Choose to perform regular professional inspections of the base to ensure that your base is in good condition. General cracks in the foundation will send shock waves through the entire spine of the house until they reach the roof.
Soil movement is common in soils with a high clay content. The cycle of swelling and contraction that occurs with clay soil puts the house at risk of cracks. Even natural causes, such as erosion and earthworms, can cause foundations to break. Roofing contractors usually inspect your roof for damage.
But sometimes the source of the problem isn't in your roof. In fact, a faulty base can cause problems throughout the roof. Keep in mind that if the foundation moves, so do all the other parts of your home, including the roof. A mobile base can cause a number of problems inside and outside your home.
And if the roof has moved or bent due to a faulty base, there are likely cracks where water can enter your home and cause structural damage, mold and more, which can cost you thousands of dollars to repair. The Ecoscape Foundation provides foundation repair services and drainage services to homeowners in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
