Using Digital Cameras To Monitor Foundation Damage
Let's see, most contractors use jack hammers,
wheelbarrows, structural rebar and concrete to deal with foundation
problems, but a digital camera. How can a digital camera help us fix our
building foundations?
You're not going to use the camera to make the repairs. The camera is
going to be used to monitor any cracks or damage over a period of time.
If you don't have any previous pictures of the building foundation
problems, how would you know if the damage was getting worse?
Using digital cameras for building foundation problems can save you a
lot of stress and money. If you live in a home right now that has
structural cracks or other types of building foundation damage, it
wouldn't be a bad idea to take some digital pictures.
The pictures aren't going to be enough, you're going to need to measure
the cracks and damaged areas on a yearly basis. Anything that you can
think of, to help keep track of the building foundation damage, is going
to be helpful in the future.
Take pictures of the entire house also, this way you could keep track of
any damage that the building foundation might cause to the existing
structure. If you have a large foundation crack, there is a good chance
that you're going to have exterior and interior damage to the house.
Remember that most foundation cracks are cause from poor soil conditions
and erosion. Make sure that you take digital pictures of the ground
around your home. Digital cameras have become another valuable tool for
homeowners and contractors.