Failure Paths, part 1

Most of us try to do a good job taking care of our homes but sometimes what we do might have a result that we were not expecting.  As an example, if our goal is to keep the grass green and healthy in our yard, there are a number of ways we can do this.  We can...

Ways to Check the Moisture Content of the Soil

If your home’s foundation is a ‘slab on grade’ foundation, that means that the foundation is resting on the ground. If that soil is considered expansive, the soil will change in volume with the moisture content of the soil. The soil will contract or shrink as the...

Soaker Hose Placement can be Critical

During times of drought soaker hoses can be a big benefit in preventing foundation movement and the damage that comes with that movement. The soils in this part of Texas are very expansive, meaning that the clays in the soil will expand or swell when the ground is wet...