Photo Album: Stair step cracking in the brick of a home in Winchester, KY.
A home that was about 20 years old was starting to get cracks in the outside brick and also in the drywall on the inside of the home. After meeting with a Certified Inspector, the homeowner decided to have a Helical Pier System installed to stabilize the foundation.
The Helical Pier System is a steel pier that is mechanically screwed into the ground until it reaches competent soil. A bracket is attached to the pier and to the foundation footer. This transfers the weight of the home to the pier. This permanently stabilizes the foundation. For more details, schedule an appointment with a Certified Inspector.
Stair step cracks in the outside brick of the home.
Here you can see the stair-step cracks that appeared in the brick of this 20-year-old home.
Stair-step cracking in the outside brick of the home.
Another view of the stair-step cracking of this home.
Helical Pier System.
A Helical Pier System is used to stabilize a foundation.
Helical Pier System.
A steel pier is mechanically screwed into the ground until it reaches competent soil or bedrock.
Helical Pier System.
A Bracket is attached to the pier and foundation footer, transferring the weight of the home down into the pier and stabilizing the foundation.
