We posted last week about protecting your home from this unprecedented heat wave. Today we bring you another round of short tips for protecting a specific and important part of your home – your foundation. Without care, this can lead to thousands of dollars in repairs. Here just a few quick hints to make sure your foundation stays happy and healthy:
- Fact: In extreme heat, soil breaks down and can crumble the solid base underneath your home.
- Fact: This can cause the foundation to sink, causing cracks in your floors and walls.
- Water your lawn for a couple hours each day, making sure your soil stays solid.
- Also be on the lookout for cracks in your yard. If there are, you may not be watering enough.
- Most homeowner’s insurance does not cover foundation repairs, so it is well worth it to be proactive in keeping your lawn and soil taken care of.
- If you have suspicions about your foundation, bring in a professional to look over your home and give you an honest assessment. There’s no harm in getting it checked out!
