Yes, tree roots can significantly damage a concrete foundation through two primary mechanisms:
To prevent this damage, it is recommended to install root barriers or plant new trees at a distance equal to at least their expected mature height from the structure. If damage has already occurred, simply removing the roots is rarely enough to restore stability; professional solutions like helical pier systems may be required to transfer the building’s load to deeper, more stable soil.
Yes, Foundation Repair can fix doors that will not latch or close properly when the root cause is structural settlement. In our experience serving Colorado since 1996, we find that as a foundation shifts, the home’s framing torques out of…
While both humidity and foundation issues can cause operation problems, the key lies in whether the sticking is temporary or persistent. In Colorado, seasonal humidity often causes wood frames to expand and contract. If your windows bind during wet spring…
When interior doors suddenly begin sticking at the top corner, it is often a sign that the home’s foundation is shifting. In the Denver metro area, our expansive clay soils are a primary culprit; these soils swell when wet and…
While it may be tempting to simply plane a sticking door to fix the immediate nuisance, we strongly recommend that you first investigate the root cause, as persistent sticking is often one of the most reliable signs of foundation settlement.…
Yes, a sticking door is one of the most common early signs of foundation settlement. While seasonal humidity can cause wood to swell and stick temporarily, persistent jamming often indicates that your foundation has shifted, torquing the door frame out…
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