Ancient Innovation paved the way for all industries and foundation construction / foundation repair isn't any different.
Starting any project on a solid foundation makes all of the difference.
In the heart of Arizona’s Gila County, just outside of Payson, AZ is the amazing Shoofly Village. The former inhabitants of Shoofly Village are culturally related to the Salado and Hohokam Native American Tribes and were farmers. Evidence of food preparation (fire hearths), food storage (pottery) and even a remodel was discovered, however, little else is known about these truly innovative people.
FACT: Gila County, Arizona has been home to 1000+ Native American Settlements.
These ruins were occupied roughly between 1000 and 1200 AD and likely provided shelter for as many as 250 people during peak use! Prehistoric construction innovations included a wall to protect the community as well as separate materials for the construction of the foundations and the walls themselves. These sprawling structures contained about 80 rooms and the foundation was built using sandstone. Once the foundation was securely in place, wood and adobe walls were added to create separate living and storage spaces.
Ancient Innovation paved the way for all industries and foundation construction / foundation repair isn't any different.
Sprawling over 3.75 acres, the designers and builders of this incredible structure knew the importance of a strong and stable foundation. in fact, 800-1000 or so years later, the foundation is still there and, in a few cases, still supporting partial walls (see accompanying photos). An impressive feat and one that is worth appreciating if you find yourself in the Payson, Arizona area.
Starting any project on a solid foundation makes all of the difference. The early engineers that designed the first stone / adobe houses in this area knew that just as we know this today!
