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How To Tell If Your Roof's Drainage is Responsible for House Foundation Cracks Tuesday, June 21st, 8:00 PM
Can Your Roof Impact Your Home's Foundation?

Albertson, United States - June 21, 2022 / A.M. Shield Waterproofing Corp. /

How to Tell If Your Roof’s Drainage is Responsible for House Foundation Cracks Long Island, NY

Do you have house foundation cracks? 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 in the long term.

Many homeowners inspect their foundations in an attempt to determine the problem. They forget that several factors 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's foundation cracks.

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  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 washed away by the rains. When gutters become clogged, the water overflows and pools around the house's foundation. 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.

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  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 the services you need to repair your gutters and correct any problems with your roof drainage system.

If you’ve noticed cracks in your foundation wall, it may be time you looked up to your roof.

Contact the Professionals at A.M. Shield Waterproofing Corp. Today! (516) 294-8400

Contact Information:

A.M. Shield Waterproofing Corp.

33 Albertson Ave
Albertson, NY 11507
United States

Hugo D'Esposito
(516) 294-8400
https://amshieldcorp.com/

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