Underpinning Slab Foundations Trumbull, CT
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Underpinning can be done in one of two ways: one, improve the foundation system by enlarging the existing foundations or adding new foundations, and two, to improve the properties of the soil below the foundations without touching the building at all.
During the construction of modern houses, many prefer foundation slabs and thus equip the base of the building. This kind of foundation is a reinforced concrete slab, which is somewhat buried in the ground. As a rule, it is equipped on a pillow of crushed stone and sand, which is located directly on the ground.
Very often, Underpinning Slab Foundations Trumbull, CT reinforced concrete products build a foundation and pour it with a standard cement screed. Today you can always repair the foundation and install the underpinning foundation slabs whose price is available to most private builders and specialized organizations.
Underpinning Slab Foundations have the following characteristics:
- High strength
- Optimum dimensions;
- Easy installation;
- The possibility of building with their help a full basement;
- Corrosion resistance;
- Relatively low cost.
Why is Underpinning Necessary?
There is a variety of reasons why underpinning might need to be carried out. These are usually related to subsidence issues. Some examples of why underpinning might be necessary are:
- A change in soil conditions under the foundation.
- Soil characteristics were not properly taken into account during the design phase.
- The original foundation is no longer suitable/strong enough.
- The construction/repair/excavation of neighboring structures endangers the current foundations.
- Additional floors are to be constructed underground
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