If you are a homeowner in the state of Florida, you have to be careful of the possibility that a sink hole could develop on your property and cause a good amount of damage to you and your belongings.
Many people do not know that if their property is found to have a sink hole, Pine Ridge sink hole professionals have more than one way of correcting the issue. This depends a lot on the size of the sink hole and where it is located.
No matter what method it is that professionals use to get a sink hole situation under control, and to stop them from growing larger, homeowners should know that each method is effective and will protect your home.
Here are some of the methods used to correct an active sinkhole.
Underpinning to Fix Sink Holes
Depending on the size or location of a sink hole, Pine Ridge residents may be recommended to have any structural damage corrected by methods related to underpinning.
Underpinning is when a structure regains any support to the foundation that has been lost due to sink hole activity by the adding columns under the structure. These columns can be made from different materials, but one of the more common materials used in underpinning is concrete.
Apart from addressing sink holes, underpinning is also a common issue for a house’s foundation that is settling, and may leave the home lopsided or slanted to some degree.
Compaction and Chemical Grouting
Another method that professionals can use to help a structure become more stable after a sink hole is discovered is known as grouting. There are two main types of grouting done, one is known as chemical grouting and the other is known as compaction grouting.
When it comes to grouting services after the discovery of a sink hole, Pine Ridge residents should know that grouting is a technique that is designed to fill any holes that are caused by sink hole activity. This gives the house or structure above the surface of the holes more stability, and less likely to be damaged over time, as the materials used in grouting cannot be eroded away by water.
*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of *Sinkhole Titan*
