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Unlike
other states, much of Texas is home to expansive clay soils,
which shrink and swell due to the extreme changes in moisture
content. These expansive soils can be significantly altered
during fluctuations in temperature. Clay soils tend to expand
and retain moisture in the wet months, while drying out and shrinking
during the excessive heat of summer. As the clay retains additional
moisture, swelling generally occurs, resulting in
differential slab movements.
That’s where we come in. Soil stabilization is a process
that controls the amount of moisture the clay contains. The
purpose of soil stabilization is to increase the moisture content
of the clay, keeping the structure secure in the future. The
process regulates the expanding and shrinking of the ground
under a slab or structure. It keeps the soil from experiencing
changes significant enough to cause permanent damage. Maintaining
a constant amount of moisture in the ground, keeps the foundation
of a home stable
and cracks from occurring on walls and ceilings. This process
eliminates costly structural damages, which happen over time,
resulting in more money spent on repairs.
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Expansive soils affect: |
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• Building
pad sites |
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• Decks |
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• Driveways |
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• Parking
Lots |
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• Walks |
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• Roads
and Highways |
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• Pools |
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• Airport
Runways |
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