How to identify a house sinking
In recent years, with the influence of aging buildings, geological changes and other factors, the problem of house sinking has gradually become a hot topic. Especially in the past 10 days, cases of house settlement caused by heavy rains, improper construction, etc. have been reported in many places, attracting widespread attention. This article will combine the hot spots across the Internet to introduce you in detail how to identify house sinking and provide structured data for reference.
1. Common causes of house sinking
House sinking is usually caused by the following factors, which have been mentioned many times in recent hot events:
| Reason type | Specific performance | Recent cases |
|---|---|---|
| geological issues | Soft soil foundation and groundwater level changes | In a coastal city, collective subsidence occurred in residential areas after a typhoon. |
| construction quality | Improper foundation treatment | The wall of a newly built building cracked due to cutting corners |
| Surrounding construction | Impact of subway and tunnel excavation | Subway construction in a certain city caused surrounding old buildings to sink |
| natural disaster | Heavy rain, earthquake, etc. | Many farmhouses have subsided after heavy rains in North China |
2. How to identify whether a house is sinking
According to recent house inspection guidelines issued by professional organizations, preliminary judgments can be made through the following methods:
| How to identify | Specific operations | Hazard level |
|---|---|---|
| Watch for cracks | Check whether there are 45° diagonal cracks on the wall and floor | high |
| Door and window testing | Are doors and windows difficult to open and close or slide automatically? | in |
| Level measurement | Use a level to measure the slope of the ground | Professional |
| Appearance inspection | Is the overall house tilted significantly? | high |
| Peripheral reference | Compare the condition of neighboring houses or fences | in |
3. Warning cases in recent hot events
According to news reports in the past 10 days, the following cases deserve vigilance:
| Occurrence time | location | event description | main reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2023 | A city in Zhejiang | Many households in old residential areas have ground subsidence | Underground pipe network leakage |
| August 8, 2023 | A county in Guangdong | Uneven settlement occurred in newly built villa area | Improper foundation treatment |
| August 10, 2023 | A village in Hebei | After heavy rains, the entire farmhouse sank 20cm | The foundation is soaked in water |
4. Professional detection and response measures
If you suspect your house is sinking, it is recommended to take the following steps:
1.Initial self-examination:Record all abnormal phenomena, including crack location, size, development, etc.
2.Professional testing:Contact a qualified home inspection agency for a professional evaluation. Recently, the housing and construction departments in many places have launched testing services to benefit the people.
3.Temporary measures:While waiting for professional inspection, some emergency measures can be taken, such as avoiding activities in dangerous areas and reducing the load on the house.
4.Legal rights protection:If the problem is caused by newly built houses or surrounding construction, you can protect your rights according to the recently released "Construction Project Quality Management Measures".
5. Suggestions for preventing house sinking
Based on recent expert opinions, the following prevention suggestions are given:
| Precautions | Specific content | Applicable stage |
|---|---|---|
| Site selection evaluation | Conduct geological survey before building a house | Before building a house |
| drainage system | Make sure drainage around the house is clear | Routine maintenance |
| Regular inspection | Check the foundation of the house every year | Routine maintenance |
| load control | Avoid adding floors or heavy equipment at will | period of use |
The problem of house sinking cannot be ignored, and many recent hot incidents have once again sounded the alarm. Through scientific identification methods and timely response measures, risks can be effectively reduced and residential safety ensured. If any abnormality is found, please be sure to contact a professional agency in time to handle it.
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