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Can faulty sprinklers damage your home's foundation?

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Sunday, August 6th 2023, 11:48pm

Can faulty sprinklers damage your home's foundation?

A faulty sprinkler system can damage your home's foundation if not promptly addressed. Several ways in which a faulty sprinkler system can cause foundation issues include:

Overwatering: If the sprinkler system malfunctions and continues to water excessively or at the wrong times, it can accumulate water around the foundation. Excess water can cause the soil to become saturated and swell, leading to increased hydrostatic pressure against the foundation walls. This pressure can result in foundation movement, cracks, and damage.

Underwatering: On the other hand, if the sprinkler system fails to provide enough water to the soil surrounding the foundation, it can cause the soil to dry out and shrink. Shrinkage of the soil can lead to settlement and uneven settling of the foundation, resulting in cracks and structural problems .

Uneven Watering: Uneven water distribution from the sprinkler system can create localized areas of excessive moisture and dryness around the foundation. This can cause differential settlement, where different foundation parts settle at different rates, leading to cracks and structural instability.

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