Cracks in pipes, blocked gutters and broken sewer lines are a surprisingly common cause of problems in buildings and structures, and as a result - damage to floors, walls, and foundations. Simply put, when the soil becomes saturated with moisture or waterlogged, the base weakens and loses strength, which can lead to structural problems.
For homeowners and maintenance workers, the best way to avoid foundation repair costs is to regularly check the ground around your home or building for wet, swampy, or sagging areas and act immediately if there is a suspected pipe or drainage leak. It is also recommended to pay attention to warning signs of problems with the foundation and other structures, such as internal and external cracks in walls, uneven floors and misaligned doors or windows.
When it comes to servicing water pipes, storm water pipes, and sewer pipes, there are some things that are worth paying attention to. Main water supply, storm water and sewer networks are separate systems, each of which is designed to meet different needs. Sewer pipes are usually smaller in diameter than storm pipes, but can be the same size.
Signs of water leakage
We will not talk about an obvious leak: it is obvious because it is easy to detect visually. A hidden leak may not show any signs of its presence at all, as water may slowly seep into the ground. Sometimes the leak goes on for a long period of time before there are any signs of structural problems. Therefore, it is important to conduct preventive inspections of engineering systems both visually and using special equipment with the involvement of specialists.
Common causes of pipe leaks
There are a number of other external causes that can lead to cracks and leaks in pipes, such as penetrating tree roots, overflowing storm water during heavy or prolonged rain, or the presence of old rusted pipes.
Penetrating tree roots
Tree roots can enter pipes through tiny cracks or small crevices in search of water, especially during a drought. Once inside the pipes, they continue to grow, damaging the pipes and causing blockages. Tip: study the root system of the tree and place it at an appropriate distance from foundations, driveways, blind spots, and pedestrian paths. A geotechnical specialist or civil engineers can best help you with your tree planting guide.
Old rusty pipes
While PVC or plastic pipes have been used in Russia for more than 40 years, many older homes still have metal pipes that are prone to erosion and leaks in segment joints and relatively rapid wear over time due to their nature. As a result, holes, cracks and eventually a break in the pipes are formed in time. Rusty pipes are also particularly fragile against the penetration of plant roots. Tip: consult a licensed plumber to check the current condition of pipes on your property.
Storm water overflow
In wet weather, rainwater can overflow the storm water network and pour into the sewer system (if such a safety moment is provided), which can lead to overloading of the wastewater system, their excessive accumulation and potential overflow and washout of the site. Overloaded storm drainage systems can also lead to excessive land erosion, which can lead to water concentration in the ground at the base of the foundation of a house (residential or commercial building) and cause structural problems. Tip: make sure that the storm pipes are clean and do not constantly drain rainwater from the roof gutters into the sewer system or even worse - under the foundation of the house, and that your storm water removal system is regularly cleaned and prevented to avoid overloading the system and overflowing.
Prevention of structural problems
For homeowners, it is important to watch for signs of leaking pipes or drainage problems before subsidence begins to affect the foundation of your home. Pay attention to slowly draining sinks, toilets or showers, make sure that rainwater is not directed under the foundation. As an indirect method-check your water bill and note if there is an unusually high level of consumption. If a leak is detected, the first priority is to fix it by a professional plumber as quickly as possible to avoid losses before it can affect the foundation of the house or other parts of it.
In a residential building, a floor slab sank after a pipe burst
Reinforcement of base soils and re-leveling of floor slab
Technological excessive subsidence of a building columns
Stopping subsidence and increasing the load-bearing capacity of the pile foundation
Eroding the foundation of the supporting columns
Strengthening the foundation foundation without disrupting the entire project schedule
Weak watered soils and unsuccessful attempt to stabilize
Reinforcement of soils at the base of slab foundations
Cracks on load-bearing walls, incl. on window and doorways
Reinforcement of foundation soils, filling of voids
Cracks on the inner sides of the walls of the basement room
Strengthening and consolidation of soils of the base of foundations
Local floor subsidence
Reinforcement of base soils and leveling of the floor slab
Internal load-bearing columns have undergone settlement
Stopping uneven settlement of column foundations
Tank bottom subsidence
Reinforcement and leveling of the steel bottom
Deformations and cracks of supporting structures
Reinforcement of soils of foundations
Erection of a new curtain wall on the existing foundation
Strengthening and sloughing of soils of the base of the foundation
Draft of the structure with non-standard heel
Aligning the tank structure
Strengthening the foundation soil and stabilizing the foundation
Strengthening the foundation soil and stabilizing the foundation
Draft of one of the corners of the building
Raising and leveling the foundation slab in the horizon
Ragged horizontal cracks began to appear and develop
Reinforcement of foundation soils and filling of voids
Erosion under the floor and foundations
Stabilizing piles and leveling the foundation slab
The back of the house began to sag. Cracks appeared on the walls and ceiling
Strengthening and lifting load-bearing structures quickly and safely
Re-leveling of industrial structures
Alignment in the plane of structures of foundations and equipment
Insufficient bearing capacity of base soils
Reinforcement of base soils and leveling of the floor slab
Washing out some of the soil and damage to floor slabs
Reinforcement and local leveling of floor slabs
Uneven settlement of a building after a pipe break
Strengthening the soils of the base of the strip foundation
Negative effects of dynamic loads on foundations and floor slabs
Reinforcement of foundation soils and leveling of foundations and floors
The room sagged due to a weak soil base
Strengthening the base and leveling sagging structures
Reinforcement of foundation soils and stabilization of the foundation
Reinforcement of foundation soils and stabilization of the foundation
Cracks in the walls with development in time
Reinforcement of foundation soils and lifting of structures
Cracks in load-bearing walls
Repair and restoration work with soil and bearing structures
Some of the column foundations have undergone uneven settlement
Stopping uneven settlement of column foundations
The method of reinforcement proposed by the prescription did not suit the customer
Strengthening the base and vertical lifting of sagging structures
Lack of bearing capacity of the base
Securing soils under floors in places where racks are installed
Progressive uneven settlement of the foundation with a heel
Strengthening the foundation soil and leveling the building
Soil leaching and significant settlement of floors and foundations
Reinforcement of soils of the base of foundations, lifting and leveling the floor slab
A void has formed under the foundation slab
Reconstruction of the foundation slab support
Uneven settlement of the floor slab and the foundation of the landing stage
Leveling the floor slab and lifting sagging foundation elements
Deformations of barbecue area structures
Filling and leveling the foundation
Uneven settlement of load-bearing columns
Stopping sedimentary processes
Uneven settlement of foundations with deformations
Reinforcement of the foundation soils, recommendations for drainage are given
Drawdown of road maps of the ring road
Aligning the plane of the road while maintaining the "slope"
Local subsidence of the floor of the room
Reinforcement of base soils and leveling of the floor slab
Uneven draft on average 45 mm
Compaction of the base and return of structures to their previous level
Building roll problem
Reinforcement of the base and alignment of the roll
A void has formed under the foundation slab
Recreating the support of the foundation slab on the base
Sagging corner of the house and a crack along the body of the foundation
Deformation stabilization
Excessive uneven settlement of foundations
Reinforcement of the foundation and lifting of settled foundations
Insufficient bearing capacity of watered base soils
Increasing the bearing capacity of the base and foundations
Deflection of the floor slab and the appearance of cracks on load-bearing walls
Reinforcement, filling and leveling of floor slabs
Defects in overhead structures from frost heaving in soils
Strengthening the base soils with the elimination of heaving properties
Uneven house draft during renovation
Providing support for foundations with alignment of structures
Cracks in load-bearing walls both inside and outside the house
The load-bearing structures have been reinforced and raised to a predetermined level
Deformation of crane runways of the Crane-Stacker
Alignment of crane rails
Unstable foundation and settlement of load-bearing structures
Stopping the processes of settling foundations
The foundation has settled with deformations reflected on the floor slabs
Stopping the processes of settling foundations and leveling the working surface of the floor slabs
Uneven settlement of foundations with cracking
Soil hardening at the base of foundations
Subsidence of the slab and the appearance of a longitudinal crack
Compaction of the soil with filling the gap under the slab
Leakage of the retaining wall of the entrance to the underground garage
Compaction of soils and plugging of leaks in the retaining wall structure
Instability of floor slabs and local subsidence
Stabilization of base soils and leveling of floor slabs
Deformations and settlements of asphalt concrete pavement
Reinforcement of foundation soils to a depth of - 5.5m
Uneven settling of the floor slab
Stabilization and lifting of reinforced concrete floor slabs
Floor subsidence occurred inside the warehouse
Restoration of the design levels of the floor and shelving in the premises
Deformations in the masonry at the outer wall section
Strengthening the soil at the base of the foundation with its rise
Deformation of reinforced concrete floor slabs under new equipment
Restoration of the bearing capacity of reinforced concrete floor slabs in places of deformation
Deformations in supporting structures
Soil stabilization of foundations
Uneven subsidence of the floor and the formation of voids under it
Restoration of the design level of the floor
Sagging corner and crack in the outer cladding
Consolidation and strengthening of soil at the base of foundations
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