Not Under My Home!

If a foundation repair contractor ever proposes to use bottle jacks as a method of structural repair, simply tell him - Not under my home!

Let's look at a bottle jack; it is an inexpensive hydraulic device, with a very small surface area, that has no gauges or controls to regulate pressure or volume of hydraulic fluid. The small saddle places all of the hydraulic force on to a very small section of your foundation which can cause additional wall cracking or catastrophic failure. Using an "L" type foundation repair bracket distributes this pressure over a much larger area, eliminating the fear of cracks. These brackets cradle your foundation while spreading the imposed load over a large surface area. "L" type foundation repair brackets can have 15 times more surface area to distribute the load.

Bottle jacks are not approved by engineers as a sound method of lifting structures. The correct method of lifting structures is a manifold synchronized lifting system designed for structural repair. It is very easy to see why when one looks at how they work. First, hydraulic cylinders are placed at each pier point and then routed back to a manifold valve bank. This manifold is then plumbed to one hydraulic pump source for even pressuring of the cylinders. The supervisor then has complete control over every lifting point from one location. The structure is evenly lifted and controlled for a safe and accurate lift rate and height without causing damage to the structure.

It is easy to see why using a synchronized lifting system is far superior to the alternative of five guys trying to hand pump bottle jacks evenly. It is your home; you have control over what is and is not done. So, if your contractor proposes bottle jacks as a source of driving or lifting under your home, simply tell him - Not under my home!

About the Author:

Jeff Tully invites you to view his website http://www.myfoundationrepairs.com if you are having any foundation issues including bowing walls, cracks in your foundation or any type of settlement issue. On this website you will find the truth about foundation repair methods and what you should expect. There are many misconceptions about foundation piers or tie backs, get the straight answers here.

This site was designed and built with the homeowner in mind is the only true source for foundation repair and waterproofing information. From determining if you really have a structural issue to hiring an engineer or foundation expert, you will find the answers on my site.