Yes, a perimeter drain system is specifically designed to protect your foundation by relieving hydrostatic pressure. In the Colorado Springs area, expansive clay soils swell when wet, creating constant pressure against foundation walls. Perimeter drains address this by intercepting and redirecting groundwater before it can cause damage.
There are two primary ways these systems manage this pressure:
According to Rocky Mountain Steel Piering, these systems are often the best solution for wet basements experiencing leakage at the cove joint, as they directly relieve the pressure pushing against the structure.
Whether a crack is structural or cosmetic depends largely on its orientation, width, and accompanying symptoms. While we often see vertical cracks that are purely cosmetic—resulting from the natural drying and shrinking of framing lumber—diagonal cracks at a 45-degree angle…
Distinguishing between normal settling and serious foundation movement involves looking at the size, direction, and surrounding symptoms of the cracks. While minor hairline cracks are a common part of a home’s “bedding-in” process, specific patterns often indicate a deeper structural…
In a new build, diagonal drywall cracks above door frames are a common occurrence, but their significance depends on their size and behavior. During the first year, framing lumber naturally dries and shrinks, and the foundation undergoes a “bedding-in” process.…
Seeing cracks in a brand-new home can be concerning, but it is important to distinguish between normal settling and structural distress. In new construction, framing lumber naturally dries and shrinks over the first year, which can produce minor hairline cracks.…
Diagonal drywall cracks above door frames are a classic indicator of differential foundation settlement. These cracks typically form at the upper corners of door frames—which are natural structural weak points—when one part of the foundation sinks or shifts more than…
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