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Is Your Roof's Drainage Responsible For Foundation Cracks In Your Home? Thursday, January 20th, 2:00 AM
House Foundations Can Crack For A Variety Of Reasons -It Could Start With Your Roof

Hilliard, United States - January 19, 2022 / Everdry Waterproofing of Columbus /

Is Your Roof's Drainage Responsible For Foundation Cracks In Your Home? Columbus, OH

Do you have  foundation cracks in your home? Finding out the cause of your cracks is important. It will ensure that you can correct the problem and protect your foundation from further damage. This approach will allow you to enjoy the benefits of foundation repair for the long term.House Foundation Cracks | Columbus, OH | Everdry Waterproofing Of Columbus

Many homeowners inspect their foundations in an attempt to determine the problem. They forget that there are several factors that can affect your foundation. Poor roof drainage is one of them. Here’s how you can tell if your roof’s drainage is one of the causes of your house foundation cracks.

  1. Inspect your gutters

One of the first places to look for when it comes to roof drainage is your gutters. Roof gutters are designed to capture runoff water from the roof. They guide this water to the downspouts for disposal. Gutters often become clogged as they also capture a lot of debris that is washed away by the rains. When gutters become clogged, the water overflows and pools around the foundation of the house. This water is absorbed by the soil causing the soil to expand and push against the foundation wall causing cracks.

It is also important to check on how your gutters were installed. Do your gutters slope towards the downspout? If not, they will not drain efficiently. Water will instead pool at different points in the gutter system and overflow.House Foundation Cracks | Columbus, OH | Everdry Waterproofing Of Columbus

  1. Inspect your downspouts

The downspouts are an important part of the roof drainage system. They guide water away from the foundation. If the downspouts are damaged or too short, water will drain near the foundation. This water will be absorbed by the soil and cause house foundation cracks. Inspect your downspouts for damage. Look for where your downspouts drain to. Ensure that the drain water is not less than 8 feet away from your foundation.

  1. Have your property inspected

One of the best ways to ascertain that your roof’s drainage is the cause of your house foundation cracks is to have your property inspected. A professional foundation repair contractor will determine the cause of your foundation cracks and provide you with recommendations for repair. Many foundation repair contractors can provide you with the services you need to repair your gutters and correct any problems with your roof drainage system.

Contact the Professionals at Everdry Waterproofing Of Columbus Today! (614) 850-5600

Contact Information:

Everdry Waterproofing of Columbus

4271 Weaver Court
Hilliard, OH 43026
United States

Nick DiCello
(614) 850-5600
https://everdrycolumbus.com

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