Category: Soil analysis

  • Different Models of Foundations

    All homes are built upon foundations of one type or another. In fact, in Texas, homes younger than 50 years are usually sitting on slab foundations in particular. Other models of foundations exist, but any model may need repair or maintenance sometimes, especially after trauma like an earthquake. Foundation failure may result from poor construction…

  • Building Foundations on Clay-Rich Soil

    If you own a home that was built on top of clay-rich soils or are considering building in a space that has clay soil, there may be some complications that you will run into. It is possible to build on that type of soil, but it requires special considerations and accommodations due to the things…