Austin Foundation Contractor Provides Pier And Beam Foundation Repair

G. L. Hunt Foundation Repair of Austin, Texas is pleased to announce that their menu of services now includes repair of pier and beam construction. This type of building construction is one of the more common types in new home builds. Like the other types, pier and beam foundations can suffer damage over time, or when environmental events create uneven surfaces in the base that holds the house itself. When damage occurs, the GL Hunt Austin foundation repair company provides structural concrete repair.

These foundations are constructed with concrete piers which are set deep in the ground. The purpose is to hold the weight of the building. This creates a crawl space between the ground level and the floor of the house. Because the structure doesn't rest directly on the ground, it is the major difference from concrete slab foundations.

Advantages of a pier-type construction include an elevated structure, making it less susceptible to flooding or moisture. The crawl space makes it possible to perform utility repairs on plumbing and electrical systems conveniently. Another advantage is a lower cost than slab foundations. The disadvantages include susceptibility to hurricanes and earthquakes. The distance between piers may lead to sagging and creaking floors. There can be problems such as moisture accumulation, mold and mildew and pest infestation.

Learn more about the various foundation repair services GL Hunt provides in a recent article published: https://www.pressadvantage.com/story/21542-austin-tx-foundation-repair-company-g-l-hunt-describes-repair-options.

The type of repairs which are selected will depend on the cause of the damage. The various options include shoring, Sonotube, reshimming, and underpinning. Shoring introduces additional support to the building's base. A sonotube or hollow concrete column is inserted around the rebar of a footing area. Reshimming uses hydraulic jacks to elevate the interior floor levels to a natural position and metal or permanent fillers added. Underpinning may be used to replace weak soil with concrete.

G. L. Hunt was founded in April of 1987. At that time Gary Hunt worked with his father Bill Hunt doing structural repairs on houses throughout Texas. Today, Gary Hunt runs the family office, and is excited to be part of this Texas community. The company recently announced its expansion into Austin, TX in this news release: https://www.reuters.com/brandfeatures/venture-capital/article?id=36699.

Learn more about the products and services of this company by visiting their website. Members of the press and others who have additional questions about the contents of this press release are encouraged to contact Gary Hunt at office@glhunt.com.