Concrete and foundations

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A type of foundation usually used is called Pier and Beam foundation. These are deeper foundations which are good for areas which are prone to snow and frost. The point of a pier and beam foundation is to sink below the frost line. Freezing and thawing soil tends to shift and, therefore possibly damaging shallower foundations. Unlike slab on grade foundations, this kind of foundation can include a basement. The frost line is usually between 5 and 8 feet below the surface. This type of foundation is occasionally subject to lateral damage, though, and the floor may shift.

The Water content and soil density is not always even uniform in the building area for a standard house. When this happens, the soil may rise or contract differently and cause serious damage to the foundation, causing it to potentially sink, or even severely crack the foundation itself. The danger of this kind of damage is not even limited to finically. Uneven floors can be a nasty result with very unpleasant consequences. It can created tripping hazards, damage pipelines or wires running below the house, or affect the effectiveness of a drainage system.

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