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RSS FeedExpansion & Contraction In Home Foundations
Imagine Chance looks at Expansion and Contraction
Posted April 13 2012 view comments
Foundation problems can occur due to numerous things, but in most cases the cause of foundation failure is contraction. Contraction is what happens as soil conditions change and the soil expands and then contracts. This causes changes in how much space the soil takes up and it can affect the stability and the balance of a foundation. Dry Soil Many times the reason why soil is compacting is because it is too dry.
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Imagine Chance Investigates Improper Support
Posted April 13 2012 view comments
Improper Support in a Foundation Leads to Many Structural Problems The foundation of a home is its main support system.
