With any foundation, whether shallow or deep, it is critical to properly design and install the below-grade waterproofing system as the system will be exponentially more difficult to access or repair ...

When it comes to foundation problems, water is by far the biggest menace. That's why it's a good idea to inspect your home's ...

But these wooden piles are only part of the problem. Up until the 1970s, in addition to building wooden pile foundations, construction companies also built shallow foundations, which in Dutch are also ...

The application of soil mechanics to the design and analysis of foundations and soil structures. Topics include: soil origin and deposition, subsurface exploration, bearing capacity and settlement ...

Installing footings and a foundation wall at this depth can be expensive, and in some cases a shallow frost protected foundation (SFPF) might present a more economical option. As a general rule ...