In continuation with the earlier article on ‘the various stages in construction of a house’, the SECOND STAGE is the FOUNDATION and SLAB/RCC Roof
Many people think that the most important part of a house is the roof. While roof is the component that protects us from the various elements and activities of nature, it is not the only one that keeps us safe.
Foundation is what supports our home and bears the weight. Without a solid base underneath, it is only a matter of time until we experience some serious damage to the structure. Foundation is also one of the areas of our home that needs to be done right the first time because if something goes wrong during the construction, it’s not always easy to fix.
Here are the 5 main reasons why foundation of a house is absolutely necessary and also why it should be very strong-
- Foundation Supports our House:
The foundation is buried in the ground underneath our home. Its primary purpose is to hold our house up. Without it, a house would quickly sink into the ground unevenly, resulting in cracks and damage to the main structure. A properly built foundation will keep the home even and supported, even during a flood or earthquake. A good foundation involves taking into account the geology, soil conditions, water table, and even the backfill.
- It Resists Natural Movements:
Natural forces are always in play. Soil moisture levels frequently change, temperature fluctuations impact the soil conditions, tectonic plates move below, and water tables can be altered below our home at any time. If our home is not anchored to a foundation, it can crack, break apart or even be washed away by the natural forces at work. A well-built foundation will transfer the structure’s load to the underlying soil or rock to prevent excess settlement or movement.
- Insulate our House:
Another reason why the foundation is the most important part of our home is that it can offer insulating properties to keep our home warm, even in a very cold climate. A properly insulated basement can save us a lot of money on our heating bills.
- Keeps Moisture Out of our House:
Our home can be damaged by various factors, but moisture is the one we really need to look out for. Moisture can quickly weaken and compromise our home’s structure. When water collects around our home from rain and snow, it saturates the soil. A well-built foundation and good drainage will keep the water out of our basement, keeping our home dry no matter the weather conditions.
Damp proofing a foundation wall can also prevent moisture from passing through the concrete walls into the interior basement space.
- Prevents Insect Infiltration into our House:
A strong foundation will keep all the bugs, rodents and insects out of our home that live under the soil. Without proper foundation, our home will be vulnerable to insects that can cause some serious damages.
Though we have the proper foundation in place, even small cracks or signs of separation can indicate bigger problems that could threaten the safety of our home. Many people neglect small repairs of their foundation, resulting in costly repairs in the long run.
Therefore it is very important to keep in mind that the foundation of our house should be very strongly laid and with a fool proof checks.
In the part-2 of this article, we will be discussing on the important components of a foundation viz- footings, columns, pillars, plinth beams etc.,
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