Photo Album: Subsidence of a foundation in Brossard, Qc
Ms. Chong had a big problem with cracks on one of the foundation walls. She had covered her wall with plastic to prevent water from seeping into her basement. She contacted Systèmes Sous-sol Québec to find out the source of the problem and resolve it.
The problem
Sagging of the foundation of his house caused by the movement of the ground.
The signs
The main signs of subsidence were the formation of a stair-shaped crack in the exterior brick wall, the window separating from the foundation wall, and a large crack in its foundation wall.
The solution
In order to solve this problem, our experts laid 8 push piers under the foundation pad. Their role is to stabilize the foundation permanently. These pillars are made of steel and are driven deep into the earth to bedrock or other stable layer. They can present an opportunity to pull the house up to its original position and often caulk cracks.
With this solution, Ms. Chong will have nothing more to fear for her foundation as it is stabilized once and for all!
The cracks were covered
The cracks had been covered with plastic to prevent water infiltration.
Crack in the foundation
A fairly long and wide crack had created in the foundation that could easily allow water to seep into the basement.
Signs of foundation sagging
1. Crack in the foundation 2. The separation of the window from the exterior wall. 3. The crack in the shape of a staircase
Excavation
In order to install the hydraulic pillars, you must first excavate around the foundation and dig to get to the footing.
Hydraulic pillars installed!
One of the pillars is installed. A total of 8 pillars will be laid to stabilize the foundation permanently.
