Foundations: Slabs, Pier & Beam, Elevated Floors in Rowlett, TX
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There are very strict laws on how deep, thick and dense the foundation have to be according to the size of the building. Engineering and licensed professionals specially handle the part of assessing the soil and determining all the aspect related to a foundation.
Types Of Foundation We Install
Slab Foundation
Slab foundation or concrete slab foundation are made on soil-base areas. In slab foundation the concrete mixture is poured in the foundation structure left to harden. This is one of the most affordable foundation methods for residential and commercial projects. Slab foundation are pretty sturdy and provide a strong base to a house, the process is simple and does not need a lot of effort to make. We build slab foundations at an affordable cost with efficiency and knowledge. We understand how important your houses are to you and we work keeping the safety in mind.
Pier And Beam
Pier and Beam foundation also known as elevated floor foundation are made with concrete Piers and wooden beams. Piers and Beam foundations have a crawl space under the floor of around 24 inches. The major reason people want pier and beam foundation is to have less damn floors and keep it insulated during the winter season. Since the floor are far elevated from the solid ground there is no change of moisture to crawl up the floor surface or loss of heat during the winter.Pier and Beam foundation gives better access to the utilities than a slab foundation. The installation is a big more complicated than slab foundation. First a footing which is made of concrete is installed that goes deep under the surface of ground to hold the piers. The piers are made of pressure treated wood. The beams are placed on top of the piers and the house is built over it. A good quality traditional pier and beam foundation should only be made with professional help who have done it before. We will you in determining the foundation that will work best for your building or any construction and build a foundation accordingly.
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Importance Of Properly Installed Foundation
Safety
A strong foundation keeps the inhabitants safe from natural calamities. Earthquakes are a major threat to buildings, if the founder is not strong enough the the who building or house will crumble down by a small shake.Floods and cyclones can also affect the building if not build on a strong foundation.
Support And Stability
The foundation supports the whole load of the building, weather it's a high rise building or a residential building. A strong building foundation keeps in supported and stable.
Need To Read It
The foundation needs proper drainage to keep the foundation from becoming soft from seeping water. A good foundation needs to be as water resistant as possible.