Meteorologist and WGN-TV weather expert Tom Skilling
mentioned on his blog that we closed last month as the fourth driest September known
to date. According to WGN-TV’s website, in all of September, “the month’s total
precipitation was a meager 0.01 inch.”
That drought is wreaking havoc for homeowners across Chicagoland and Northwest
Indiana. Common causes of structural foundation issues include soil underneath the
foundation that has become weak and causes the home or floors to “sag”, and periods
of drought when the soil begins to shrink and pull away from the foundation.
Structural problems can have various degrees of severity, and most are visually obvious
such as doors and windows that don’t open or close properly or gaps that form
underneath windows, doors, or floorboards. A structural foundation issue has major
implications for the future integrity and value of a home, and should be addressed
immediately as the problem will only get worse.
Fortunately for homeowners, there is no need to consult with an expensive structural
engineer. Perma-Seal consultants are certified by Supportworks, which is the largest,
most knowledgeable and experienced network of authorized foundation repair and
concrete leveling contractors in North America. For a free inspection with a certified
structural consultant, call 800-421-7325 or visit permaseal.net. For more information on
structural foundation issues,