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No; cracks in concrete should not be fixed with tile grout.
This is a great question... while it isn’t required, it is the best practice.
This insures that you are only dehumidifying the crawl space & drawing in outside air.
In most cases, no. Please consult with your Homeowners Insurance provider with additional questions.
In order to determine the cuase of a foundation issue (be it sinking / setteling or an issue with foundation heave), we reccomend a Forensic Engineered Report (a Level 'B' Foundation Inspection).
Below are items that should be accounted for in your home’s level B investigation:
If you are not getting all of the items above included with your foundation inspection, then you will likely not have repairs that are designed to remediate the specific issues (soil problems, drainage, weather history, etc.) affecting the performance of your home's foundation.
At Arizona Foundation Solutions, our Forensic Engineered Report (or FER) contains ALL of the 17 items referenced above. We use licensed, professional engineers to interpret the data collected, diagnose the problem, and suggest a repair plan.
Learn more: foundationrepairsaz.com/forensic-engineered-report.html
The first step is to address the cause of the crack. Once the cause of the concrete crack has been identified and addressed, you can repair the concrete.
For interior & exterior slab cracks, our Crack Stitching method addresses the crack while allowing for some future movement. The end result is a repair that lasts.
Learn more about Crack Stitching here: https://www.foundationrepairsaz.com/crack-stitching.html
Radon testing allows you to determine the radon levels in your home. Radon test kits may be purchased online or at home improvement stores. Alternately, Homeowners may secure the services of a Radon Testing Specialist.
The U.S. Surgeon General has recommenced that every home be tested for radon.
Learn more about Radon Testing & Mitigation here: https://www.foundationrepairsaz.com/radon-gas-mitigation/radon-testing.html
Concrete cracks are the result of a number of causes, including:
- Shrinkage
- Expansion
- Heave
- Settling
- Excessive weight
- Premature drying
Solutions to prevent concrete cracking will depend on the cause. The best practices in the prevention of cracking concrete is to not overwater the concrete when mixing, make sure the area was compacted properly & not place excess weight on the slab.
Regardless of the reason for the cracks in your home's concrete, we are the Solution!