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Expansive Soils in Texas

08/02/2010

All Articles, Commercial Foundation Repair, Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair, Home and Foundation Cracks, New Foundation Construction, Residential Foundation Repair, Waterproofing

Expansive Soils in Texas Damage to homes and commercial structures in the US is commonly related to soil characteristics, with expansive (shrink/swell) soils and collapsing soils causing the most problems. Cracking of foundations, walls, driveways, swimming pools, and roads cost us millions of dollars each year in repairs. Severe or recurring damage can lower the…

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Causes of Basement Water Problems

07/27/2010

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Causes of Basement Water Problems Why are basement water problems happening? Clogged Gutters – The gutter system is the most important and effective way to keep your home dry.  Keep the gutters free of leaves and debris to ensure water flow. Improper Grading – The soil grading around the perimeter of home needs to have…

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Saving Money and Energy

07/21/2010

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Saving Money and Energy This day and age we are bombarded with green products and Energy Saving Devices, but do we really know what they mean or what our goal truly is? Why do we need to save energy? How will it help me? Will what I do really matter in the long run? These…

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Best 4th of July Celebration

07/04/2010

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Best 4th of July Celebration The celebration of our nation’s independence is very special and this is displayed across the country with fantastic fireworks displays and neighborhood parties. Every community has their own special celebration where friends and neighbor are encouraged to get together and have a BBQ or go to the lake or some…

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2010 Titan Hollow Bar School

06/22/2010

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2010 Titan Hollow Bar School During June of each year, TEI takes three days to hold a school for the installation of the popular Titan Hollow Bar Micropiles. 2010 was no exception as 22 people from around the country headed to the TEI Rock Drill facility in Montrose, Co. Instructors from TEI, Con-Tech, ECP, and…

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Minimizing the Effects of Expansive Soils

06/09/2010

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Minimizing the Effects of Expansive Soils For those of us that live in areas that have expansive clay soils, foundation problems are as predictable as the rising sun. Expansive clay soils contain minerals such as smectite clay that are capable of absorbing water, hence they exhibit volume change. Expansive soils can cause heave and settlement…

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Controlling Your Downspouts Discharge

05/18/2010

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Controlling Your Downspouts Discharge To keep your basement dry, the first thing you need to do is control rainwater runoff. The most common source of rainwater is the water which comes from our roofs. This water can come in very large volumes and create a massive flow of water around your foundation. A two-inch rain…

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ECP Receives Product Evaluation Report

05/13/2010

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ECP Receives Product Evaluation Report On May 12th, 2010 Earth Contact Products announced that they received a Product Evaluation Report for their patented steel piering system. Evaluation report #PER-09040 was approved and published by PEI after a thorough testing and analysis procedure. Laboratory testing by the accredited engineering testing lab began in the fall of…

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2010 Titan Micropile Installation School

05/04/2010

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2010 Titan Micropile Installation School June 15-17, 2010 Once again TEI will hold our annual Titan micropile installation school from June 15-17. This school trains the attendees on the proper installation and testing of the Titan hollow bar system. Included is instruction on general load calculations for micropiles, how hydraulic drifters operate and case studies…

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Guidelines for Homeowners: Groundwater Control

05/02/2010

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Guidelines for Homeowners: Groundwater Control Groundwater management is essential not only in keeping your basement or crawl space dry, but also in avoiding damage to the foundation. Below grade structures (basements, crawl space, and slab on grade foundations) are designed to resist a combination of both hydrostatic and soil pressures. The terms soil pressure (the…

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