Which is Better: ECP Steel Push Piers or Helical Piles?
By D.J. Clayton, PE There are many options from which to choose when selecting foundation underpinning. In addition to steel resistance push piers and helical piles, also known as helical piers or screw piles, other repair methods include drilled caissons that are concrete filled (with or without steel reinforcement), mudjacking, pressing small precast concrete cylinders, high…
The Changing Seasons and Your Foundation
What do shifting temperatures do to your foundation? We’ve talked about how extreme weather can affect your foundation before, but it’s also important to talk about how the simple change in seasons can also affect you foundation as well. A change in season can mean raking leaves or shoveling snow. It can also mean quickly…
Hiring a Foundation Repair Contractor
Foundation repair really isn’t something you can do on your own. As much as you might wish that foundation repair is a DIY project, it really isn’t. It is important to find a solid, experienced foundation repair contractor to resolve foundation problems such as settlement. Your home is likely the biggest investment you will make…
What Causes Foundation Failure?
Understanding the causes of foundation failure will not only create a safer environment but may save you money in the long run. Are your trees too close to the foundation? Do you have drainage problems or plumbing leaks? Is it possible you have expansive soils? Knowing what causes the problems you may be able to…
