Sinkholes are always in the back of your mind if you live in a region with the right conditions such as the state of Florida. No one ever expects to be taken by surprise from a sinkhole but it does happen from time to time. In the event of discovering a sinkhole on your property, you may have to hire a professional to either perform some grouting or underpinning. Crystal River residents should become aware of what these techniques are in case of the event that a sinkhole develops on your property. It may save the foundation of your home as well as some of your possessions.
Grouting sinkholes
Grouting is used in sinkhole remediation when soils and sediments have shifted under a home. There are two types of grouting that are used depending on the situation and severity of the sinkhole: chemical grouting and cement grouting. Cement grouting is a lot similar to that of traditional steel underpinning; Crystal River sinkhole re-mediators would pump cement down into steel casings that can harden and add extra support to the home and help stabilize the structure. Chemical grouting is a little bit different as it is a material usually made of polyurethane that expands into a foam that can fill voids and density shallow soils.
Traditional Sinkhole Underpinning
Traditional steel underpinning for sinkholes is used to re-level or stabilize a home’s foundation as well as being used to close relatively wide cracks in exterior walls. What a lot of people get wrong about underpinning, Crystal River residents are under the impression that underpinning repairs the sinkhole that caused all the problems to your property in the first place. Underpinning can help stabilize a foundation and prevent any further damage from happening, but it does not directly fix your sinkhole problem. Extra measures are going to have to be taken in order to stop soil and sediment loss.
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