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As an avid gardner, I pay attention to the way that my front yard looks. Unfortunately, last summer I realized my driveway and front walkway were old-looking and gray. Some sections had even developed extensive cracks, and I knew I needed to get them repaired. Instead of ignoring the issue, I decided to contact a professional concrete contractor to fix things up. He came out, repaired the cracks, and talked with me about ways to spruce up those dull, gray walkways. I ended up staining and texturing the surface, and now they blend in. This blog is all about working with concrete contractors to make your home something special.

 

3 Steps That Can Help You Keep Your Foundation In Good Shape

1 March 2017
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Foundation issues are an absolute nightmare for any homeowner to experience, mostly because damage to your foundation can be both expensive to repair and lead to a lot of other damage around your home. Listed below are three steps that you can take that can help you keep your foundation in good shape.

Keep Insects Away

One of the first things that you will want to do to keep your foundation in good shape is to keep insects away from the foundation. The reason for this is that insects can get into small holes or hairline cracks in your foundation and gradually make them larger. As a result, it is important to make sure that you plug any holes or cracks in your foundation as soon as possible while also hiring a pest control service to spray repellents around your foundation in order to keep those pests away.

Ensure That Your Gutter Downspouts Are Correctly Positioned

Another important step to take in order to keep your foundation in good shape is to ensure that your gutter downspouts are correctly positioned. Your gutter downspouts are responsible for letting the water out of your gutters and routing that water onto the ground and away from your foundation. If your downspouts are not correctly positioned, the water can flow right off of your gutters, down the downspout, and end up soaking into the ground around your foundation, which can lead to erosion of your foundation over time.

Maintain The Appropriate Moisture Levels

Finally, you will want to make sure that you can maintain the appropriate moisture levels around your foundation. One way to do this is to make sure that you have a proper drainage system in place to keep water from simply sitting in direct contact with your foundation for long periods of time.

However, you will also need to make sure that you keep your foundation properly moisturized. While this may seem odd, having a foundation that is too dry can also cause extensive damage to your home, mostly because it can cause the foundation to crack when it is hot or dry outside. Sure, you do not want to have large amounts of water soaking into the ground around your foundation at all times, but you still will want to make sure that you either use a hose or sprinkler occasionally during the summer to keep the foundation at least somewhat moist to stave off damage.

Contact a foundation repair service today in order to discuss what you can do to help maintain your foundation and stave off damage. Keeping insects away from the foundation, ensuring that your downspouts are correctly positioned, and maintaining the appropriate moisture levels are all great ways to keep your foundation in good repair.