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Why Are My Doors and Windows Sticking?

In Residential Blog Posts by John Topa

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 …

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Underpinning: Royal Arms Condominiums, Altamonte Springs, FL

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Royal Arms CondominiumsAltamonte Springs, FLCLIENT: Royal Arms Condo Association ENGINEER: Award Engineering MARKET: Residential SOLUTION: Foundation Repair SERVICE: UnderpinningFoundation Stabilization Program132 Pressure Piers InstalledPiers installed ranging from 20-78 ft deepProject PDFProjectThe project is a residential condominium complex that was in need of foundation stabilization. The Geotechnical Engineer of Record recommended a solution of pressure pier underpinning to safely and permanently …

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The Benefits of Using Micropiles to Repair a Foundation

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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 …

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Moisture Around Your Home Foundation Can Lead to Big Problems

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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 …

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Compaction Grout: Hidden Brook Condominiums, Palm Harbor, FL

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Hidden Brook CondominiumsPalm Harbor, FLCLIENT: Hidden Brook Condo Association ENGINEER: SEI Inc. MARKET: Residential SOLUTION: Ground Improvement SERVICE: Compaction Grout, UnderpinningLow Mobility and High Mobility Compaction Grout ApplicationsGrout points placed approximately 8-10 foot on center in two phasesGrout pipes drilled 1.5 ft to 3 ft off structuresProject PDFProjectThe project is a residential condominium complex that experienced sinkhole activity. The Geotechnical Engineer …

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Shifting Foundation? Discover the 5 Signs of Foundation Damage

In Residential Blog Posts by John Topa

Vibro stone columns offer general contractors in the State of Florida, a more sustainable and economical alternative for solid commercial deep foundations as opposed to deep and piling foundation solutions. They are designed with complex engineering techniques and bypass many ground issues by strengthening and densifying weak compacted soils in-situ.