When Foundation Repair Piers Become Crucial
“This article is written by an independent resource not affiliated with Ram Jack.
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The state of the soil in many southeastern states is relatively poor compared to other parts of
the country.
Most of the topsoil...
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When Foundation Repair Piers Become Crucial
“This article is written by an independent resource not affiliated with Ram Jack.
”
The state of the soil in many southeastern states is relatively poor compared to other parts of
the country.
Most of the topsoil in Florida and Georgia, for instance, was generated in the
slow breakdown of the Appalachian mountains, meaning that it has difficulty retaining form
and is very porous.
This is good news for farmers, but bad news for homeowners, as a soft
and collapsible soil base can lead to major problems (and major price tags) with regard to
foundation repair piers.
The concrete foundation base beneath your house is subject to
normal wear and tear from pressure and soil acidity, but when the foundation itself begins to
shift or break down, it can create a litany of headaches that require immediate attention.
Foundation Repair Piers
Georgia soil is known as Tifton, meaning that the top
foot or so of earth is loamy sand.
The attractive
capabil
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