An Earthquake is a Threat to Your Foundation
On October 16th, 2012 residents of New England experienced an unusual natural occurrence when their nearby floors and walls temporarily shook. It was later determined that a minor earthquake of a 4.6 magnitude rattled southern Maine, Tuesday evening around 7:12 P.M. just 20 miles west of Portland, Maine.
The epicenter of the earthquake struck about 3 miles west of Hollis Center, Maine, and about 3 miles deep into the ground. Any homeowner eating dinner during the time of the tremor may not have needed a napkin, as the quake was a minor and non-threatening occurrence, causing no apparent damage or injuries.
What’s amazing is that even a minor earthquake such as this one can have significant impact. This earthquake was felt as far south as Connecticut and Rhode Island, with the tremors more apparent in closer areas such as Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire. The resident’s of Maine experienced the most severe effects of the earthquake, with some describing the incident as loud as an explosion or a car-crash.
Now that the earthquake has passed, what should you do as a resident of New England? Well first things first, you should check the interior and exterior of your foundation for any hairline stress cracks. Small cracks like these may eventually turn into a larger more serious threat to your home if not addressed properly or soon enough. That’s why we recommend contacting your local foundation repair specialists at Northern Basement Systems.
Matt Clark’s Northern Basement Systems is Vermont and New Hampshire’s professional foundation repair company, specializing in stabilizing settling and sinking foundations. By simply contacting Northern Basement Systems today, you can get set-up with one of their in-house foundation repair specialists to completely and thoroughly inspect the structural integrity of your home.
It’s important to thoroughly inspect and address all foundation problems as soon as possible, because some cracks may go unnoticed to the human eye and may become larger problems down the road. If foundation issues are corrected early enough, foundation repair may not only be easier, but less expensive as well.
Contact Northern Basement Systems today for a free foundation repair estimate and complete inspection of your entire home. You may have foundation cracks in your floors or walls that are beginning to settle, bow, shift, etc. These experts will discover any issues or damage with your foundation and advise you in the most beneficial means possible to repair the problem.
