Issue: Sunken Foundation in a Rootstown, Ohio Home Our client in Rootstown had a foundation that was settling unevenly. The soil under the footer had shrunk from drying out and was causing the walls to sink. The left and right garage wall and the rear wall that went up to their deck were all sinking into…
Read MoreEXPANDING SOIL FROM HEAVY RAINFALL CAN WREAK HAVOC ON FOUNDATIONS The saturated soil around your foundation can place a great deal of pressure on your basement walls causing them to bow in. This pressure varies based on the types of soil that are present, how much moisture is in the soil, and how tall your…
Read MoreAlthough residential construction and commercial buildings have some similarities, the differences are important. A commercial foundation must be able to safely support thousands of tons, between the structure, people, and other materials and supplies inside the building. It is vital that you have a foundation company that has the engineering experience to make sure that…
Read MoreECP Steel Piers™ Standard Model 350 The engineer called for a complete rebuild of the foundation and basement floor system for this unstable upscale residence. The house was built upon expansive soil using shallow concrete caissons. The extensive renovation consisted of installing 65 steel piers inside the basement, excavating soil from the basement area, disconnecting…
Read MoreECP Steel Piers™Standard Model 350 Earth Contact Products’ Steel Piers™ were selected to support and restore this office building after the owner determined that the entire structure had settled between 1/8 inch and 3-5/8 inches. The settlement was most likely caused by consolidation of fill soil on the lot. Merit Structures and Restoration Company from…
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