Residential Industries

There are many problem areas that Gibson Grouting can help solve in residential construction. Often problems, even in upper floors, can be traced back to foundation and/or problems in the earth below the foundation.



PROBLEMS IN AND AROUND EAVES,  ROOFS & WALLS

When cracks form around the eave or roof area in a home, or in a large part of a wall, this generally indicates settling in a substantial portion of the foundation.

Another common problem is walls or other structural members such as fireplaces or columns tilting.

These sorts of problems are most often caused by voids in the soil under the foundation, or a foundation that is insufficient for the soil conditions on which the structure is built.

Luckily, with today's grouting technologies, these kind of problems can often be solved without having to re-do portions of the foundation or house structure itself.

Gibson offers the ability to help determine the exact cause such settling and a variety of  solutions to not only prevent further settling, but can often raise the foundation back up to it's original position.

If you have problems that you feel could be caused by foundation settling, contact Gibson and we will assist you in a quick resolution.



CRACKS IN & AROUND WINDOWS & DOORS

Any opening in the outer shell of a home creates stress points at it's sides. Cracks forming around windows are typical of this. The weight of the floors above, typically spread evenly through the floors and walls, must span the window and becomes concentrated at the sides of the window.

A flaw in the spot of the foundation, or the soil under it, where this concentrated weight is brought to bear can cause settling.

This is most often due to a void under the foundation caused by settling earth, or decaying timber below the  structure. It can also be caused by too small a foundation for the amount of weight brought to bear on it.

Gibson offers the ability to help determine the exact cause such settling and a variety of  solutions to not only prevent further settling, but can often raise the foundation back up to it's original position.

If you have problems that you feel could be caused by foundation settling, contact Gibson and we will assist you in a quick resolution.