Repair of foundation and structure
Symptoms
- Crumbling concrete
- Damp patch, water infiltration
- Cracks
Causes
Aging of the concrete (whether premature or not)
Solution
Replacement of the foundation walls
Work to be performed
- Support of the existing building with solid industrial materials
- Retaining brick
- Excavation and demolition of the existing foundation
- Implementation of footings
- Installation of formwork and pouring concrete
- Waterproofing and implementation of the new backfill
Reinforcement of building structure
Structural problems
Damaged or unhelpful spaces
Symptoms of structural problems
- Distorted floors
- Cracked walls
- Restricted space and lack of light
Causes of structural problems
- Wood rot or rust of steel
- Weak concrete quality
- Poor initial design
Solutions for structural problems
Reinforcement works on structure in order to preserve your investment or increase the value of the premises
Work to be performed
- Reinforce and straighten the structural weaknesses
- Replace the inner walls by a steel structure to create large rooms without walls
- Raise a building or excavate for greater clearance in the basement