Hydro-Compactable Soils in Colorado
When installing a
foundation solution, it's important to check for a variety of potential
soil issues. If these solutions are ignored, then some soils can
generate potential issues in the future. By having a careful,
professional examination early on, your foundation repair specialist
can offer a faster, cheaper remediation.
Some ways to tell if you have hydro-compactable soil are:
- Your lawn absorbs water quickly, but does not appear green and lush
- Your soil is loose and blows out of your hand when you puff on it
- You notice "rain divots" in your exposed soil (raindrop shaped dimples)
- Soil forms a slight crust once dry that you can crumble with your fingers
- You can feel individual particles when rubbing soil between your hands
- You have less than 30% clay content and less than 10% water content in your garden
- Concentric or curving cracks in concrete surfaces
- Soil displacement occurs when you step on the soil
These
soils have a loose "honeycomb" structure that can compact when wet,
creating settlement that can potentially damage your home structure.
If you suspect that hydro-compactable soils are a problem for your
home, call or contact Peak Basement Systems for a foundation estimate
today!
