Keep Your Foundation Safe from Rodents
Your attic and yard aren't the only places where rodents can cause trouble. Once they've made their way into the crawl space of your home, they may cause a lot of damage to the pier and beam foundation of your home. Be sure to investigate the foundation itself, whether you've spotted a few mice racing in and out or you've previously dealt with the rat problem. When you see these three difficulties, you can be sure they didn't leave them behind.
Your piers are no longer supported by the soil since it has shifted
If there's an unexpected storm, your crawlspace isn't only a comfortable spot to hide. Also, it's a great site to build a cozy, long-term burrow for the winter. Rodents and other animals in the neighborhood might kick up soil around your home's timber supports, causing them to rot. Your floors can be warped as a result of this.
Supports and pipelines that have been chewed up or damaged
Wooden beams and pipes in your crawlspace can potentially be damaged by animals, who can gain access to them. Wood can be chewed or scratched to the point of compromising its structural integrity. Rodents of a larger size can also knock pipes out of alignment. Over time, even a minor leak might cause your subfloor and beams to decay. Go for pier and beam foundation repair.
Rodents will not be attracted to the perimeter wall if it is sealed
Rodents that try to dig into your crawlspace might also be a source of insects. Be sure that their hosts cannot locate a route into your home through the foundation. Your crawlspace door should not be able to be knocked open if the perimeter wall is in good condition.
Hire a professional to remove any signs that rodents may have entered the crawlspace during the previous owner's ownership. Deter digging and burrowing by placing chicken wire under a thin layer of soil around the edge.
Pier and beam foundation repair is needed in your home at any time. Do not forget to call Ram Jack by American Leveling if you wish to keep your house safe and protected.