Foundations are designed to accommodate pressure and movement while holding up the house structure. However, what we call “gumbo clay” is an expansive clay soil mixture in the Southeast Texas area that must be properly maintained. When wet, each molecule of this soil can expand and create hundreds of pounds of pressure. When one area […]
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There are two common mistakes landscapers make, costing homeowners big money every year in the Houston Metropolitan Area. These are the grading and the drainage of our property. The “gumbo clay” in the Houston area is an expansive clay soil mixture that must be properly maintained. If not, you could end up with foundation problems
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Did you know that proper grading and drainage are crucial to the well-being of your home? The soil in the Houston area is often referred to as “gumbo clay” meaning that it is expansive clay. Each molecule of this clay can expand up to 300 times its size and exert enormous pressure on foundations. Foundations
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