Have you ever seen a chimney that is leaning away from the house? Why does that occur? It is important to find Austin foundation repair specialists for this. Most homes that are built with the chimney are built incorporating the chimney foundation with the home foundation. Both of these foundations will be poured at the same time. A chimney however can weigh tens of thousands of pounds which is a lot of weight for a small concrete foundation area.
Over time, the soil underneath the chimney foundation is unable to support the weight of the chimney and therefore it begins to tilt. Besides the obvious telltale sign of the chimney leaning or tilting you may also notice additional cracks where the home foundation meets the chimney foundation. There also may be some additional damage on the roof where the chimney meets the flashing. Another indication is that someone has tried to fill the gap between the walls of the chimney and the home with foam, mortar, or caulking.
Unfortunately, fixing the foundation of the chimney may not be your only problem. It could mean that you have a more serious foundation problem. Your professional foundation contractor should be able to assess all of the damage and identify the cause. Do not hesitate to call the foundation repair professionals if you see your chimney leaning or tilting.
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