When dealing with efflorescence, prevention is way more effective than the removal; and it will save you time and also money in the future. Persistent efflorescence may be an indicator of continuing problem of the water intrusion, which has to be addressed before it can cause lasting damage to the structure. The best time for removing the efflorescence is when the weather is dry and warm. There are three ways for removing the efflorescence from the blocks, bricks or concrete. We recommend  stiff brush, water rinse or chemical cleaning.

In general, the cause for rising and penetrating damp is inappropriate ground and surface drainage. The excess water from the downspouts, overflow or saturated ground might easily go through even in the tiniest cracks in your foundation or wick through absorbent walls. The best way to stop moisture from rising and penetrating damp is by improving the surface water drainage (redirect downspouts or install French drains), then repair the damage and also ventilate the space.

If your yard does not have adequate slope to allow the rainwater to run off; you will end up with standing water that will kill your grass, leak through your home foundation and create a perfect environment for the mosquitoes. Clearly, it is a very good idea to deal with the drainage problems sooner rather than later.      

Stuck doors and windows are mostly signs of damaged foundation. They can stick, move back and forth open after pushed shut; or they can have gaps around the top and the bottom when your foundation is sinking. The cause for the sinking foundation is the house settlement; when the soil your house is no longer capable to support the weight of your house. 

If you are not sure if a stuck window or door is caused by your house settling, check these other signs: drywall cracks, uneven floors or gaps between the floor and the wall.

Sagging floors are more common than you can imagine. The widespread causes are wood rot caused by water leaks, wood-eating insects, soil settlement and undersized beams. There are many other potential causes; but from our experience the ones we just mentioned are to blame to a great extent for the problem.

Settling is an expression used for describing the natural changes that take place in a foundation due to the time and also the weather. In time, a new home will slowly but surely sink down further in the ground. Every contractor takes the climate and the soil into account when supervising a home’s construction. Do not presume that your sparkling new home is protected from foundation issues. Some of the worst damages can happen in homes less than five years old. The damage might be caused by numerous factors; from inappropriate soil preparation when the home was built to excessive weather conditions. If you have found signs of a foundation problem; contact the foundation repair team at Draintony. We will help you before the issue gets worse.