What are the 10 Types of House Foundations?
Buildings, including residences, are built on different types of foundations. As the name implies, it is the lowest part of your house structure that transfers its load to the soil uniformly. The types of house foundations vary depending on the design of your house, geographical location, structural load, climatic conditions, soil conditions, and budget. Knowing […]
Are Foundation Problems a Major Red Flag When Buying a Home?
What would you look for when buying a house? It’s natural to consider factors like the floor layout, daylighting, storage, quality of finishes, and signs of moisture problems. But how alarmed should you be if you discover potential foundation issues in your dream home? Foundation defects can be serious. Depending on their cause, type, and […]
Foundation Engineering and Foundation Report
Any structure consists of two parts, a sub-structure, and a super-structure. These two parts of a structure are separated by a line called the plinth of that structure. The plinth is typically the top of the foundation wall. The sub-structure is the part below the plinth and the superstructure is the part above the plinth […]
Why You May Need a Foundation Engineering Report
Have you noticed that lately the doors are sticking, or there’s an unusual amount of moisture in your crawl space or basement? Are you observing cracks in the foundation that weren’t there before? Do you feel that the entire house is leaning to one side? These scary symptoms may be pointing to a flaw in […]