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Can You Build on Peat Soil? What Foundations Are the Best Choice.

Can You Build on Peat Soil? What Foundations Are the Best Choice.

Building on peat soil presents significant challenges due to the unique and difficult nature of this ground type. Peat is an organic soil composed mainly of decomposed plant material, with very high moisture content and low strength. It is highly......

Building on Problem Soils: An expert guide to foundations for clay and mudstone

Building on Problem Soils: An expert guide to foundations for clay and mudstone

What Are Expansive Soils? Expansive soils are ground conditions that change in volume and stability due to fluctuations in moisture......

Radon Gas and Foundations: What You Need to Know

Radon Gas and Foundations: What You Need to Know

What is Radon Gas? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep into buildings from the ground. It......

The Best Foundation Solution for Weak Surface Soils

The Best Foundation Solution for Weak Surface Soils

What are Weak Surface Soils Weak surface soils pose significant challenges for construction projects, particularly when these soils cannot adequately......

Top three reasons why Piled Raft Foundations are the top choice for Frost Heave

Top three reasons why Piled Raft Foundations are the top choice for Frost Heave

Winter can be harsh on construction projects, especially regarding foundation stability. As temperatures drop, moisture in the soil freezes and......

Engineering Piles to Combat Heave Forces

Engineering Piles to Combat Heave Forces

Engineering piles can counteract heave forces and prevent heave-induced damage, making them ideal for foundations in expansive soil environments. In addition......

Geological and Climate Change Risks to Building Foundations

Geological and Climate Change Risks to Building Foundations

What are the most common current UK geological risks? The UK faces a variety of geological hazards due to its......

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