Overlay of Concrete to Fix Expansive Soil Heave

Is overlaying concrete a lasting solution to address foundation heave? No.

Helical Piles to Fix Expansive Soil Heave

Helical Piles to Fix Expansive Soil Heave…. Round Pegs for Square Holes!

Recently I read on a foundation repair competitor’s blog that their solution to foundation heave was - wait for it- more.

Dry Expansive Clay

EXPANSIVE CLAY SOIL IS (likely) THE PROBLEM!

I came across a web page entitled “EXPANSIVE SOIL IS NOT THE PROBLEM”. This claim is from a 30 year “foundation expert”, who’s only qualifications are to have been in the concrete industry for that.

ML Attic 2-1

Heave Protection for Foundations

Heave Protection for Foundations: Recap of the Need for Heave Mitigation

I’d like to give a quick summary of where we are at with the last few blogs...

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