In situations where the soil material is particularly loose and collapsible or there is excess moisture content, foundation specialists use casing to bore holes for your concrete piers. This temporary casing prevents the soil from collapsing into the hole while the pier is constructed, allowing the pier to be bored deeply and in perfect shape.
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08 Jul
Why Does Pile Foundation Require A Higher Slump Value?
The ‘slump value’ of pile foundation refers to the consistency of fresh concrete before it sets. The higher the slump value, the more fluid the concrete is; the lower the slump value, the thicker it is. When laying a slab for your home, you’re laying out a lot of concrete that needs to be spread a long way.
16 Jun
How Are Building Foundations Built On Soft Ground?
The general rule for building tall structures on soft ground is that the foundation must be laid deeper than usual. While the minimum depth for pile foundations varies enormously, tall buildings on soft soil need to be laid to a greater depth.
02 May
What Causes Cracks In Walls And Ceilings?
Excess moisture is the biggest cause of moving foundation. The moisture creates a back-and-forth action of swelling up and shrinking back, putting pressure on your foundation, causing it to move. When your foundation moves, so do your walls and ceiling, creating cracks in them.
16 Apr
Common Foundation Problems in Melbourne
Abnormal moisture conditions are the biggest cause of moving foundation. When excess moisture is absorbed by the soil around your foundation, it causes the soil to expand and the lack of moisture causes the reactive soils to contract. Tree roots can exacerbate this issue, as they drink up moisture from the earth’s soil.
14 Mar
How Water Seepage Can Affect Your Home’s Foundation
Most hot water services have overflow pipes which, if stuck, have water dripping from them on a constant basis. This, if not directed away from the foundation, can cause excess moisture and result in foundation movement. If water is the enemy of your foundation, then the aim is to keep your foundation as dry as possible.
27 Feb
Why Landscaping Around The Foundation Of Your House Is Important
Poor landscaping around the foundation of your house will only contribute to moisture build-up, causing your soil to expand and contract which results in foundation movement. In this sense, ‘poor landscaping’ means landscaping that doesn’t properly divert water away from your home’s foundation. When your landscaping is sloped away from your home, it can help to divert moisture away from its foundation.
12 Feb
How To Repair A Concrete Foundation That’s Cracking
Like other kinds of foundation repair, crumbling concrete can only be repaired by a highly trained expert in foundation restoration. Cracking concrete foundations will only worsen over time, getting to a point of no return if left long enough. The team at Techniblock have repaired crumbling concrete foundations in the Melbourne area.
06 Jan
Why use screw piling instead of bored piers?
Screw piling is the preferable foundation material when your soil has a higher moisture content, when you don’t want leftover soil, and because it is more cost-effective.
15 Dec
What is the difference between driven and bored piles?
Driven piles can be made from timber or concrete, and are quick to install, but can be noisy and cause vibration. Bored concrete piers involve boring a hole and pouring concrete in, making them less noisy and produce less vibration.