What causes cracks in a home or an office buildings foundation?
A. Cracks in a home or office building foundation in Eastern Oklahoma are generally symptoms of movement of an unstable structure caused by this area’s expansive clay soil, combined with periods of extreme moisture and poor drainage. For example, pooling water from rain run-off from the roof or a sprinkler system can seep underneath the ground and cause a foundation to shift. Likewise, structures built on back-fill lots are particularly vulnerable to weakened foundations because of air pockets in the soil and the overall soil composition.
