What Are the Disadvantages of Underpinning?
The disadvantages of concrete underpinning are that it is costly, can be obstructive, can be intrusive, and can take a long time to complete. Concrete underpinning has been a highly effective construction practice for over a century. But there are some disadvantages to using this method that homeowners should be aware of when searching for […]
How Long Does It Take To Underpin A House?
On average, it will take 1-2 weeks to underpin a house. The bigger the size of the building, the more time it will take to complete underpinning of a house. Larger projects can take up to 4 weeks. This article will discuss the time required to underpin a house, the foundation repairs process behind it, […]
What Is Resin Injection Underpinning?
Resin injection underpinning is a foundation repair process where resin is injected into the ground. The approach fills gaps along its path and hardens them to create a firm foundation. The process is used as an alternative to concrete underpinning, where small holes are drilled to inject resin into different layers of the foundation. If […]
What Is the Difference Between Restumping and Underpinning?
The main difference between restumping and underpinning is that restumping only replaces the stumps that are causing structural problems while underpinning involves adding more support to the existing foundation. The other main difference is that restumping is performed when the footing system is made from stumps, whereas underpinning is when the footing is a slab […]
Why Do Building Foundations Fail?
Building foundations fail because of subsidence and reactive soils. However, there are other factors and causes of subsidence. In this article, we will discuss why building foundations fail, what subsidence is, the causes, and go through different underpinning methods. What Is Subsidence? Subsidence is the ground surface shifting downward caused by natural and man-made processes. […]
