The structural engineer who inspected my concrete slab foundation recommended tree root barriers be installed to stop foundation settlement due to loss of moisture in the clay soil that my home sits on. The thinking is that trees can suck a lot of water from under a foundation and contribute to the shrinking of clay [...]
Read More...A home owner's look at foundation repair choices
Archive for October, 2006
Texas a Possible Leader in Foundation Repair – Dubious Honor
By Digger on Wednesday, October 11th, 2006 | 2 Comments
Dr. Harry Williams, an associate geology professor at the University of North Texas says that too many new homes in the area are being built on soils that are poorly suited for housing development because of the high expansive clay content of the land. Texas could become “the possible leader in foundation repair.” Here’s a [...]
Read More...Can We See the Foundation Inspection Report?
By Digger on Friday, October 6th, 2006 | No Comments
Oh, all right. I had my concrete slab foundation inspected last month by a structural engineer. The resulting report has drawings, measurements, recommendations and enough engineer talk to make me wish I had a pocket protector and white tape on my glasses. While we are not in danger of the roof falling in about our [...]
Read More...
[home repair] – Google News- Says property still not in compliance - Delmarva Now February 7, 2012Says property still not in complianceDelmarva NowSALISBURY -- Councilman Tim Spies pleaded guilty Mo […]
- Care and Repair's energy tariff check - Montrose Today February 7, 2012Care and Repair's energy tariff checkMontrose TodayCare and Repair has targeted people in Forfa […]
- Undamaged Hoge Island home sells for $40K over value - Bismarck Tribune February 7, 2012Undamaged Hoge Island home sells for $40K over valueBismarck Tribune... the Brad Magnus home that fe […]
Powered by Related RSS - Says property still not in compliance - Delmarva Now February 7, 2012