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Ridgeback Basement Systems Q&A

All cracks should raise a concern. With climates changing, it won't take long for the crack to become larger.

There are different types of cracks that raise different concerns. If the crack is vertical, that is a sign of hydrostatic pressure on the exterior of the home. Hydrostatic Pressure is when there is a significant amount of water sitting on the exterior foundation. With the force of the Hydrostatic pressure, older foundations especially cannot without the weight, and begin to form cracks. These cracks can start as a hairline crack, but over time expand to much larger if not treated when the crack first appears.

A horizontal crack in your foundation is due to hydrostatic pressure along with foundation settlement. The weather in the Maritimes fluctuates quite frequently causing the ground beneath and around homes to thaw and unthaw frequently. This can cause settlement of the foundation leading to inward deflection and further foundation issues may arise if the crack goes for an extended period of time.

Thankfully Ridgeback Basement Systems deals with all types of cracks, and we are here to help!

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There are many ways to detect foundation issues: - sagging or uneven floors - bouncy floors - cracking around windows and doors - floor tile cracking - visible foundation movement. Along with horizontal cracking of the foundation wall, inward or outward deflection of walls.

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The first sign, if exposed, would be a crack in the foundation wall. If not, during an inspection, our sales specialists have tools like a thermal reader that indicates water/moisture. If there is visible shifting of the foundation, you would reach out to a repatriable company, such as Ridgeback Basement Systems, for a free inspection to have one of our system design specialists inspect the cracking and shifting. This could be a result of foundation settlement, hydrostatic pressure, and depending on the foundation type, could lead to extensive damage to your home.

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At Ridgeback Basement Systems we always suggest our CleanSpace Encapsulation paired with a SaniDry Sedona and Foamax insulated panels. The CleanSpace will ensure the area is dry, the SaniDry will prevent moisture accumulation and the Foamax will insulate the walls. Which will in turn, lower heating costs, your home will have warmer floors, and your crawl space will have a nice, clean finish.

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Nova Scotia

Alder Plains
Barrio Lake
Beaver River
Brazil Lake
Brenton
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Chebogue Point
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our service area

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