structural engineer

Before the use of conventional slab-on-grade or floating slabs, the pier and beam foundation was the typical foundation used to support a house. This foundation was the most economical and practical for homes. With advancements in concrete design, contractors and developers began constructing floating slabs rather than pier and beam foundations. 

Performance of a Pier and Beam Foundation

Does a foundation “repair” company really drive down to bedrock?

Foundation Repair Companies - 

Regardless of the type of foundation, there are two common reasons for foundation movement:

1)    Response to soil volume change (shrink, swell, or settle): Response to soil means that the foundation will move in the direction the supporting soils move. The simplest way to understand this is to understand that soils move in four directions: up, down, and the sides (left and right).

Watering your foundation may be more psychological than an engineering requirement?

Does a foundation “repair” company need to pull a permit?

Information for Real Estate Projects