Strengthening the foundation of a private house with your own hands without the help of specialists

It is important to strengthen the foundation in stages, without missing a single step. In particular, after you finish with one section of 2-3 m, you can proceed to the next.

Before you start strengthening, be sure to walk around the entire perimeter of the structure. If some part of you sagged more than the rest, then you need to start with it. Otherwise, it can sag even more, while you strengthen the "best" areas.

Basics of strengthening

Mainly divided into strengthening along the entire perimeter or in the corners. In the first case, you simply need to erect an additional structure around the building. In principle, there is nothing complicated about it.

Now for the reinforcement in the corners. They need to be dug out, for this purpose, holes are dug next to them and soil is removed along the entire depth of the tape laying. Such miniature pits are designed to ensure the convenience of operations, for this reason the dimensions are chosen arbitrarily, it is important that they are not very large (maximum 1 m).

In all pits, a frame of the appropriate size is placed. The main condition is that all ends must be outside the dimensions. This is necessary for its future bonding with other structures.

How to strengthen the walls?

The technique in this case is quite simple. It is necessary to dig a trench between the neighboring "bulls". It is necessary to do everything so that the old tape is completely exposed. How to carry out this work - either in one day around the entire perimeter or in sections - must be decided directly at the facility, after assessing the settlement and destruction of the foundation.

Much depends on the goals that you pursue in the implementation of strengthening the foundation. The point is to put a strong iron frame in the dug trench, which will be fastened not only to the wall, but also to the nearby "bulls". In order to find out how to correctly calculate the reinforcement, you need to use a special formula. Next, the concrete solution is poured.

In this case, several deviations should be made:

1. After you finish working with one site, be sure to order it and then move on to the next. In the case of protein, the building can simply "float". Then the consequences will be simply disastrous.
2. The walls should be reinforced crosswise. In other words, if you finished your work in one place, switch to the next side. This will help improve security.

In principle, these tips will be enough to strengthen the walls of the foundation. You can replace this stage by installing ebb tides. But this technology is very complex. You can ask construction companies about this. The fact is that the installation of slopes can only be correctly carried out by professionals using professional equipment. As you can imagine, the cost of such a strengthening will cost you a very large amount. This process is also not very short in time. Pile driving can also be used.

When do you need to strengthen the foundation?

As a conclusion, let us dwell on the most important question - in any case, when a gap appears, it will be necessary to deal with such a troublesome and expensive business as strengthening the foundation? To get an accurate answer to this question, there is a fairly easy way. If a crack occurs, immediately cover it with a small layer of mortar (diluted cement or gypsum is suitable). You can also glue a regular thin paper strip on top.

In the event that after a certain period of time you see that your "check" is torn, then you will need to carry out a complete overhaul of the foundation, because this indicates that the destruction continues, and its rate will only increase. In all other cases, it will be enough just to process the gap and then, using a solution, to seal it. Just be sure to comply with all standards, use quality materials. Only then will the strengthening of the foundation of your private house with your own hands be fully completed.

In any case, you will need to strengthen if:

1. The configuration of the underground water layer has changed. This usually happens when a highway is laid nearby or underground utilities are changed. In principle, this is the most common reason for the shrinkage of the structure.
2. Ground displacement. This process often happens because a construction site is located somewhere nearby. At the same time, builders grossly violate construction technology. If this is true, then you have the right to file a complaint in order to receive compensation for damage from shrinkage or destruction of the foundation.
3. In case of improper use of the building. This reason is also very common. For example, you can overload a building, use inappropriate structures. In principle, there can be many options here.

Why even know the reason why the foundation has deteriorated? The fact is that such knowledge will help you to correctly determine the way in which you will strengthen, it will be possible to develop a plan for further implementation.

As a conclusion, it should be noted that many people strengthen the foundation even if it did not show any signs of subsidence or destruction. This approach also has a right to life. If you want to make reinforcement for subsequent reconstruction, then you must first wait until the solution hardens, and only then proceed with the repair or construction.

The time it takes for hardening is influenced by many factors: the brand of cement, temperature, air humidity and much more. In general, now you know how the foundation of a private house is strengthened with your own hands in all the details. Happy work!