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The ground under your home might seem like the least of your concerns, but it plays a major role in how well your foundation holds up. When the soil shifts, expands or settles unevenly, it can lead to serious foundation issues that catch homeowners off guard.
Read on as we walk you through how soil types and layers influence your home’s structure. You’ll also see how Ram Jack approaches these challenges with engineered repair strategies designed for real-world soil conditions.
Although most people think of soil as just dirt, it’s actually a mixture of minerals, moisture, organic materials, and tiny air pockets. Since the balance of these ingredients varies from one place to another, soil can behave quite differently depending on where your home is built.
Some soils shift or wash out when exposed to water, while others expand and contract as moisture levels change. When clay becomes wet, it swells and presses on anything above it. But, once it dries out, it tends to shrink, which often causes the ground to settle unevenly. Sandy soils, by contrast, allow water to drain quickly, although they can lose their strength unless they’re packed tightly.
Because each of these conditions can lead to movement under your home, it’s important to understand what kind of soil you’re dealing with, especially if you’re starting to see signs of foundation trouble.
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