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IGNORING CRACKS IN THE STRUCTURES OF YOUR HOUSE, YOU MAY MISS THE WARNING SIGNS OF SERIOUS AND IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE

In today’s houses and buildings of all kinds, damage to supporting structures can occur after the first 3 years of use. While some damage is nothing to worry about, others may indicate sagging or warping of foundations and, consequently, walls. If you don’t fix problematic structural cracks, foundation deformities can quickly devalue your property and lead to a dangerous condition.

When do cracks in walls or foundations indicate a serious problem?

Cracks (vertical, horizontal, sloping) can indicate weaknesses in the foundation or base of your property. Also obvious signs of problems may be when:

  • · the slabs or floors have a slope different from the design;
  • · doors and windows no longer close easily or are skewed;
  • · cracks in walls and foundations are more than 1 mm open, or have developed over time.

Problematic cracks usually start around window doorways or building corners. However, if you find small cracks with an opening of less than 1 mm and they (importantly) do not develop, they are most likely cracks in the decorative layer and are not worth immediate concern. They can probably be easily repaired without affecting the entire building. It is important to consult with a facility design engineer, or better yet, a geotechnical engineer, in any case, to be sure to consider or rule out the underlying sources of the problems. Such problems develop non-linearly, that is, they wait for a critical moment to show itself abruptly.

How to fix cracks in a wall or foundation?

First, consult with a facility design engineer (aka project designer) to assess the cause of the crack and get solution recommendations, and then contact a GeoResin expert.

WHAT DOES THE BASE PROBLEM LOOK LIKE?

The best long-term solution for repairing large cracks is to raise the structures to their designed position, and then strengthen the structure. That is, re-strengthening the load-bearing units of your home. This complex process is called a single term “strengthening,” and often confuses owners, because it is a two-step process. As the structure is leveled to design elevations, cracks may be closed or reduced. The cracks are then stitched together and, if desired, decorated. Windows and doors also tend to start working properly again.

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If you have reached this section, you care about the future of your property. By getting help from qualified professionals in good time, you will save a lot of time and money.

The first step in preserving a building that is prone to collapse is to have the building surveyed by professionals. This will help you avoid making rash or poorly-planned decisions as to what to do in order to stop the process

GeoResin specialists will come on site and determine the type of foundation deformation and find out the reasons for it. Depending on the data they will make the necessary calculations and determine what actions to take to halt the building destruction and what is the best method of foundation stabilization.

Based on the received information, you can make a balanced decision on which of the three directions to take:

  • 01 Continue to monitor the dynamics of destruction with the help of professional instruments, defining yourself a «point of no return».
  • 02 Develop a draft solution, taking into account structural, financial and «life» constraints, and implement it.
  • 03 Apply for an alternative solution on the basis of the survey to a third party.

CRACKS IN FOUNDATIONS AND WALLS CAN BE CAUSED BY THE FOLLOWING FACTORS:

  • Not properly rammed base
  • Additional new loads on the structure
  • Man-made breakdowns and failures of utilities
  • Regular fluctuations of groundwater table and soil temperature
  • Excavation or pile works nearby
  • Structural differences in foundations within the same building
  • Regular vibrations impact
  • Heterogeneous base within a building
  • Organic processes in base soils

QUESTIONS THAT GEORESIN WILL ANSWER:

  • What is going on with the house or structure in general?
  • What caused the cracks or deformations in the structure?
  • Is there any point in waiting for improvements or changes and what kind of changes?
  • Can we get by with face-lift?
  • What will happen if nothing is done?
  • Will «store-bought» or «do-it-yourself» solutions help?
  • Can a «familiar foreman» solve the problem?
  • Is it possible, and how, to slow down or stop the process of destruction?
  • Is it possible to get everything back as before? what are the options?
  • When is it better and cheaper to start solving the problem? is it possible not to resolve it right away?
  • How much does it cost to solve the problem and what are the conditions for implementation?
  • What can be done for x hryvnias?

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EXAMPLES OF COMPLETED PROJECTS

AUTO CENTER IN KYIV

AUTO CENTER IN KYIV

  • Target:

    Soils stabilization in foundations base

  • Location:

    Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Technology:

    Deep Stabilization

  • Year:

    2016

FOOD FACTORY PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT IN KYIV REGION

FOOD FACTORY PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT IN KYIV REGION

  • Target:

    Soils stabilization at the foundations base of the production building

  • Location:

    Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Technology:

    Deep Stabilization

  • Year:

    2018

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN OBOLONSKYI DISTRICT OF KYIV

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING IN OBOLONSKYI DISTRICT OF KYIV

  • Target:

    Soils stabilization at the foundation base

  • Location:

    Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Technology:

    Deep Stabilization

  • Year:

    2020

ELIMINATION OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF SEISMIC ACTIVITY AND RESTORATION WORK

ELIMINATION OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF SEISMIC ACTIVITY AND RESTORATION WORK

  • Target:

    Lifting and leveling of structures

  • Location:

    Christchurch, New Zealand

  • Technology:

    Deep Stabilization & Slab Lifting

  • Year:

    2011

PACKING VOIDS AND LEVELING THE FLOOR SLABS

PACKING VOIDS AND LEVELING THE FLOOR SLABS

  • Target:

    Elimination of slab settlement consequences

  • Location:

    Kherson region, Ukraine

  • Technology:

    Deep Stabilization & Slab Lifting

  • Year:

    2021

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