Masonry Crack Repair Or Foundation Repair

I normally write my articles based around generating interest in foundation repair. But after visiting with a known competitor of mine in the Brick repair industry, I think I may have changed my mind about what is best for your home. You first must know that in Texas our soils are constantly expanding or contracting. This is determined by how wet or dry the soil is usually, and that is where this story will start.

Most foundation repair companies boast that they are placing piers under your home which is seated into bedrock. But what actually is happening, each pier is being pressed to the point of refusal. Therefore even after having costly foundation repair done your home is still susceptible to continuing moment and yes even brick and mortar cracks.

Many companies specializing in brick repair, or masonry crack repair can repair the signs of foundation movement. But can they offer a solution to expensive foundation repair methods? Not all of them can. But there are a few. New masonry repair practices have emerged in the past couple of years. Bringing with them a change in how some companies approach your Masonry Cracks and Cracked Masonry bricks.

One such option is to cut a control joint or expansion joint evenly several spaced approximately ten feet apart along brick walls that are cracking or showing signs of significant masonry issues. This will allow for some movement while transferring the brick cracks into the control joint rather than allow the mortar to crack.

Wood paneling is one of your best options if you plan to give your home a new look. There are many types of wood paneling. We have the common wall paneling, stone paneling, bamboo paneling and brick paneling. Brick paneling is quite easy. It gives the same effect of brick masonry but at a cheaper cost. It is also easier to install. Brick paneling serves many advantages. One of it is the idea of saving a lot of time.

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