Living directly on the waterfront in Tampa, Sarasota, or other Florida cities can be idyllic most of the time. However, to continue enjoying the complete living experience that your home’s location provides, you will need to protect it from the damaging forces of powerful elements. The concrete seawall that supports the ground that your home sits on will eventually be …
Should I Buy a House with Foundation Problems?
Before you finalize plans to buy your dream home in Tampa, Orlando, or other Florida communities, you need to get a firm understanding of the home’s actual condition. The unfortunate reality is that foundation issues are common throughout the state. Even minor problems can impact the construction and overall condition of the structure, and repairs could cost a small fortune …
How Helical Pier Foundation Repair Works
Do you own residential or commercial buildings that could benefit from the installation of helical piers? There are several telltale signs that your structure is experiencing foundation problems due to soil shifts that piers could correct. In this post, we will detail how helical piers work. Retaining Wall Collapse When your Florida contractor added a retaining wall to the property, …
Helical Piers: Residential Luxury Pool, Holiday, FL
Luxury Pool Helical Piers Holiday, FL CLIENT: Ryan Hughes Design ENGINEER: RE&A Engineering Solutions MARKET: Residential SOLUTION: Deep Foundation SERVICE: Helical Piers Deep foundation for a luxury residential pool 57 helical piers installed to support pool Piers installed ranging from 17-23.5 ft deep Project PDF Project The project is a residential luxury pool in need of pre-construction helical piers for …
How Soil Expansion and Contraction Affect Your Foundation
Unless you are an avid gardener, you probably do not concern yourself too much with the soil’s makeup on your property. Even then, you may mostly worry about drainage for the vegetable plants and nutrients for the herbs. However, Florida’s granular soils have a dark side. Sometimes, they cause soil expansion and lead to the ground shifting, and when your …
Why Do My Doors and Windows Stick?
While Florida is known for its heat and humidity, there are times when you want to open your home’s windows for some fresh air. If your home feels a bit stuffy, a gentle breeze blowing in from an open window is the perfect way to improve the ambiance. Unfortunately, you cannot enjoy the benefit of fresh air circulating throughout your ...
Underpinning: Royal Arms Condominiums, Altamonte Springs, FL
Royal Arms Condominiums Altamonte Springs, FL CLIENT: Royal Arms Condo Association ENGINEER: Award Engineering MARKET: Residential SOLUTION: Foundation Repair SERVICE: Underpinning Foundation Stabilization Program 132 Pressure Piers Installed Piers installed ranging from 20-78 ft deep Project PDF Project The project is a residential condominium complex that was in need of foundation stabilization. The Geotechnical Engineer of Record recommended a solution …
The Benefits of Using Micropiles to Repair a Foundation
Before we get into the benefits of using micropiles to repair a foundation, we will first explain what micropiles are. A micropile is a drilled and grouted friction pile that consists of cement grout, centralized rebar, steel pipe pile, and a high-strength steel casing. Other names that are used for a micropile include a drilled micropile (DMP), root pile, pin ...
Home Leveling 101, Get the Inside Scoop on How to Level Your Home
In Tampa Bay and throughout the region, many homeowners will deal with the problem of an uneven home foundation at some point. Even homes that are only a year or two old can have an uneven foundation. Know what to look for when determining how to level your home. The signs of a foundation issue may be subtle at first, ...
Moisture Around Your Home Foundation Can Lead to Big Problems
When is the last time you looked at the foundation that your home sits on? Many related issues can be prevented altogether if you act today. If moisture problems have already started developing, professional repairs completed promptly can minimize the extent of the damage. The Impact of Moisture on Your Home’s Foundation A quick visual inspection of the soil surrounding …