Underpinning Foundation Methods

Underpinning is the practice of strengthening and stabilizing foundations to increase their load-bearing capabilities, often necessary when adding extra stories to a building, or when soil conditions alter the original load-bearing capacity of its original foundations.

Piling involves driving or …

Advantages and Disadvantages of a Slab Foundation

A slab foundation offers many advantages. Compared to a traditional pier and beam foundation,
a slab foundation can be laid more quickly, requiring less preparation work. The slab foundation
doesn’t need a crawlspace or basement, which means that it requires …