How to deal with the foundation of old houses in rural areas

Old houses in rural areas are usually traditional buildings. Most of these houses were built decades or generations ago, so the building structure and foundation are relatively old and fragile compared with modern houses. When rebuilding or expanding old buildings, priority should be given to foundation reinforcement and treatment. The following are some common methods for foundation treatment of old rural houses.

First, the foundation reinforcement

Old houses are generally built in low-lying places or places with weak soil, and the foundation often sinks and collapses, which greatly affects the service life and safety of houses. Reinforcement method: around the original foundation, dig pits and ditches with a certain depth, pour concrete or steel bars, and cover the original soil after reinforcement.

Second, the ground is flat

On the basis of strengthening the foundation, the height of the ground should be adjusted. If it is found that the ground is sinking, a layer of cement or limestone should be added to the ground to fill it up. If the ground height is too high, you can dig out a part of the corner and add the original soil, and then level it with a shovel and cement.

Third, the drainage project

In order to prevent the main body of the old house from being damaged, there must be a good drainage system underground. Once the water in the bottom area is too large, it will cause great pressure on the ground and cause accidents such as ground collapse. Therefore, after strengthening the foundation and leveling the site, drainage engineering treatment is needed. The drainage system should drain water around the lower part of the house and add waterproof agent.

IV. Repairing walls and roofs

Cracks, deformation and water leakage may occur in the walls and roofs of old houses, which need to be repaired in time. Build a wall with new bricks, and coat the surface of the old brick wall with gypsum and cement to fill the hole. For the roof, if there are old tiles or awnings that have been damaged, it is necessary to remove and replace them with new components.

To sum up, it is best to seek the help of professionals in the foundation treatment of old houses in rural areas to ensure the safety and stability of houses in later use.