Although our houses are made to withstand a variety of stresses, they eventually start to deteriorate. Our dwellings exhibit age-related changes via flaws and fissures, much as we do through wrinkles. Your home's foundation endures all of the drawbacks of shoddy construction, pressure from the environment, and the weight of the structure pressing down on it. It's crucial to address foundation problems as soon as they arise, whether they need repairs or not. Ignoring the crack and waiting until it enlarges and allows water to flow into your basement and flood your house is not a smart option.
There is no method to make crack-free concrete; all concrete has the propensity to fracture. Concrete may fracture early because it can expand and contract with variations in temperature and moisture. Cracks in concrete foundations are often not discovered until after they have developed. No matter how long the fracture has been, homeowners often worry about the flaw and are concerned.
The most frequent locations for cracks in concrete foundations are corners, basement window frames, walls, and pipe regions. It's critical to monitor these fissures and determine if they are enlarging. It's also critical to comprehend how and why the fracture developed in the first place. What causes fractures in concrete foundations? Find out by reading on!
Three reasons why placing trees too near to your house is a bad idea
Reason No. 1: Twigs and leaves Build Up
Rainy, stormy days are common in the Pacific Northwest. When it rains, there is sometimes a lot of wind, which causes a lot of twigs and leaves to accumulate around the yard. Twigs and leaves that are blown away during weather events can start to build up on your roof and in your gutters if your tree is located too near to the yard. Gutters overflowing with leaves or twigs may harm siding or a roof. The time you spend climbing the ladder to clean the gutters will be cut down if the tree is placed at the proper distance.
Reason No. 2: Twigs and leaves Build Up
Large branches might collide with your house during a windstorm and damage the roof or a window. Even more dangerous is the possibility of a tree falling, which may result in irreparable harm or even death to the occupants of the house at the time of the catastrophe. You have a higher chance of encountering a potentially harmful scenario if a tree has weak wood that is prone to attracting pests that may kill the tree.
Reason No. 3: Twigs and leaves Build Up
Concrete is more prone to shifting and cracking as it settles. The structure of your house or the sidewalk may be impacted if the concrete in nearby sidewalks or the cement foundation of your home has moved, particularly noticeably. Particularly in older structures, residential foundations are particularly vulnerable to impaction. Cracks in the ceiling, receding walls, and displaced support beams are frequent occurrences.
Your home's curb appeal contributes to its ability to stand out as distinctive. The proper tree you put in your yard can greatly influence this. Not to mention that trees and established landscaping may significantly increase the value of your property, resulting in a higher profit should you decide to sell it.
For you to choose the correct species to plant, it's essential to precisely estimate the area of your yard and the tree's eventual height. The majority of conifers, Japanese maples, and crabapples are among the smaller trees that may be planted closer to a house since their roots are not as invasive and do not pose a threat to the foundation.
Before planting a tree, speak with one of our local arborists at Mr. Tree to ensure that the tree is being planted in the appropriate location. Before you make a choice, get in touch with us so we can share our knowledge and perspective.