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Common Questions about Steel Pilings Answered
Q: WHAT IS A STEEL PILING? A: For homes and light commercial buildings, steel pilings are steel columns that are pushed into the ground under a foundation. Steel pilings can be made in short segments, for example one foot long, or longer sections up to...
read moreCommon Foundation Types Found in Texas
Foundation Types The vast majority of homes have one of three types of foundations. Today, the most common foundation is a concrete slab on grade foundation. Such foundations are variously referred to as floating slabs, slab on grade, conventional slabs,...
read moreEverything You Need to Know About Swales
Q: WHAT IS A SWALE? A: A swale is simply a shallow ditch that is used to carry off water. Swales are often so wide and so shallow that you do not notice them. On most city lots, where homes are 10 to 15 feet apart, there is a swale between the...
read moreCauses of Foundation Movement
The primary cause of foundation movement is the shrinking and swelling of expansive clay soils as such soils alternately dehydrate and hydrate. As expansive soils absorb water and swell, they typically exert upward forces measured in thousands of pounds...
read moreClay Soil Cracking Foundation Problems
During hot dry periods, in areas with expansive soils, cracks will appear in the ground. In the Dallas and Fort Worth area, the cracks can become huge. In some parts of Irving and Grand Prairie, we have seen cracks that were up to 6 inches wide and went...
read moreWhat Is Mudjacking
Mudjacking is the process of lifting a building, driveway, or any object by pumping concrete (known as mud to people who work with it) underneath the item to be lifted. Different types of concrete can be used. Usually, a low strength concrete is used....
read moreConcrete Slab Repair Methods
Fixing Slab Cracks Every foundation has cracks in it! So, if you see cracks, do not jump to the conclusion that your slab is failing. When concrete cures, that is as it hardens, it shrinks a small amount. The shrinking can cause cracks of various...
read moreCan Standing Water Damage Foundation?
Water by itself is not damaging to foundations. Water that gets into the wrong types of soils can cause a lot of damage. When I say “the wrong types of soils” I am referring to expansive clay soils. Expansive clay soils absorb water like sponges. Just...
read moreCracked Slab Foundation Repair
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, many homes and commercial buildings sit atop concrete slab foundations. These concrete foundations rest on compacted subsoil, designed to ensure that the home or building stays level and stable. In addition to providing a...
read moreHow Long Does Foundation Repair Take?
If you believe your home’s foundation needs repair, you may be wondering how involved the repair process is and how long it takes to make repairs to your foundation. Most foundation repairs can be done in just one to two days, however some may take up to...
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