A Spring snow storm rarely meets our expectations, especially when we're hoping to hunt for brightly colored eggs in the fresh grass. Falcon residents didn't seem dissuaded on Saturday when a light rain turned to wet snow. Catherine Brown-Swain, a Realtor in
Peyton (
www.mycoloradolandandranch.com ), said "Thank goodness for the moisture! We really needed it!"
With high winds and dry conditions this Spring, most areas along the Front Range have had increased fire danger warnings. "It's a concern because everything is so dry--one stray spark and a fire can rip across acres. This snow is just what we needed. Getting the ground damp, giving the grass some moisture, and bringing in some cloud cover," said Dan Sherman of Black Forest, "I haven't had Spring allergies in 30 years and with the dryness and wind, it's been awful. I'm happy to see some snow."
Getting some moisture back in the dry ground will be quite a relief! Clay soil in our area has reached a very low moisture point that has lead to record settling and cracking movement in foundations through out Rockrimmon, Black Forest, and Peyton. A little snow will produce moisture to gradually re-hydrate the swelling soil, giving our foundations a chance to move back into their normal positions.
If your home has been creeking and groaning more than usual, if you're noticing doors and windows that won't shut, or if cracks have appeared suddenly on the inside of your home, have one of our certified Foundation Repair Specialists complete a free evaluation. For more information on clay soil conditions and what to look for, check out http://www.foundationtechnologyebook.com/
