It’s important to understand that not all foundation problems are the same. Some problems are much more serious than others. For a more serious problem, a foundation repair contractor might have to use Mud Pumping in Mississippi to get the job done. Mud pumping is similar to a number of different processes including concrete pumping, mud jacking, and pressure grouting. All of these methods basically refer to the process of filling empty spaces under foundations. This is usually the last step of fixing a major foundation problem.
When Ewing and Ray Foundation Service or any other foundation contractor uses this method to fix a foundation, they usually use a mixture of concrete and mud or just concrete to get the job done. The idea is to fill voids in the foundation to give it the support it needs. Correcting voids that are in a foundation can help to keep a foundation from shifting. Shifting foundations can cause structural damage to properties. Shifts can start out small, but they are known to get worse if they are not taken care of in a timely manner.
When mud pumping is done to fix a home, a contractor will turn on the water faucets inside of the home. The reason the faucets are turned on is to keep all of the incoming sewer lines going. With the sewer lines going, a contractor will be able to immediately know if they have damaged any sewer lines while trying to fix the foundation. By catching the problem early, they can avoid doing further damage to any of the lines. Once all of the voids have been taken care of, the spaces are filled with a special mixture and then covered with a form of protection so that moisture can’t damage the work.
It’s important for people to recognize when they might need mud pumping or any other foundation work. Cracks in the foundation are usually a good indicator that there is a problem with the foundation. However, an inspection by a qualified contractor is the most precise way to determine if there is indeed something wrong with a home’s foundation.