Comments for Foundation Repair Forum | Dallas Ft Worth Texas http://granitefoundationrepair.com/blog Foundation repair, costs, problems by Staff of Granite Foundation Repair. Free inspection 972-412-2171 or 817-870-1381 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 08:15:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Should I use a Steel Pier or Pressed Concrete Piling to Repair my Foundation Problem? by George Runkle http://granitefoundationrepair.com/blog/2011/01/01/should-i-use-a-steel-pier-or-pressed-concrete-piling-to-repair-my-foundation-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-1418 George Runkle Sat, 26 Mar 2011 08:15:01 +0000 http://granitefoundationrepair.com/blog/?p=919#comment-1418 I really like your blog. What I find interesting is the difference in soil types between here in the Atlanta, GA area and the Dallas - Ft Worth area. We do not have clayey soils like you do there (the "Georgia Clay" is actually in the southern part of the state, not here on the Piedmont Plateau). For us, the steel piles make the most sense since you don't have so far to drive the pile. However, I've been interested in what you do in your area with the clay type soils, which present a completely different problem. We don't have consolidation issues, our problems are usually poor compaction or buried debris. I really like your blog. What I find interesting is the difference in soil types between here in the Atlanta, GA area and the Dallas – Ft Worth area. We do not have clayey soils like you do there (the “Georgia Clay” is actually in the southern part of the state, not here on the Piedmont Plateau). For us, the steel piles make the most sense since you don’t have so far to drive the pile.

However, I’ve been interested in what you do in your area with the clay type soils, which present a completely different problem. We don’t have consolidation issues, our problems are usually poor compaction or buried debris.

]]> Comment on Why are steel piers usually preferred for foundation repair in North Texas by slabjacking http://granitefoundationrepair.com/blog/2010/08/28/why-are-steel-piers-usually-preferred-for-foundation-repair-in-north-texas/comment-page-1/#comment-1375 slabjacking Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:21:53 +0000 http://granitefoundationrepair.com/blog/?p=640#comment-1375 Great concrete info. I bookmarked your site. Great concrete info. I bookmarked your site.

]]> Comment on Why does soil consolidation cause a foundation problem? by Amanda Johnson http://granitefoundationrepair.com/blog/2010/10/19/why-does-soil-consolidation-cause-a-foundation-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-745 Amanda Johnson Sat, 23 Oct 2010 15:59:09 +0000 http://granitefoundationrepair.com/blog/?p=713#comment-745 Thanks! Thanks!

]]> Comment on Why does soil consolidation cause a foundation problem? by Staff Member, Granite Foundation Repair, Inc. http://granitefoundationrepair.com/blog/2010/10/19/why-does-soil-consolidation-cause-a-foundation-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-744 Staff Member, Granite Foundation Repair, Inc. Sat, 23 Oct 2010 15:57:56 +0000 http://granitefoundationrepair.com/blog/?p=713#comment-744 Your landlord will probably welcome your concern about a possible foundation problem. Catching a problem early will reduce the need for cosmetic and even structural repairs. Your landlord will probably welcome your concern about a possible foundation problem. Catching a problem early will reduce the need for cosmetic and even structural repairs.

]]> Comment on Why does soil consolidation cause a foundation problem? by Amanda Johnson http://granitefoundationrepair.com/blog/2010/10/19/why-does-soil-consolidation-cause-a-foundation-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-743 Amanda Johnson Sat, 23 Oct 2010 15:48:46 +0000 http://granitefoundationrepair.com/blog/?p=713#comment-743 As a renter, how might I approach my landlord about this problem? As a renter, how might I approach my landlord about this problem?

]]> Comment on How many piers are needed to support a fireplace chimney for a concrete slab house?? by Staff Member, Granite Foundation Repair, Inc. http://granitefoundationrepair.com/blog/2009/09/22/how-many-piers-are-needed-to-support-a-fireplace-chimney/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Staff Member, Granite Foundation Repair, Inc. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:29:09 +0000 http://granitefoundationrepair.com/wordpress/?p=290#comment-7 Derek is absolutely right. Some fireplaces and chimneys are ultra light, some very heavy. Each situation must be considered separately. Derek is absolutely right. Some fireplaces and chimneys are ultra light, some very heavy. Each situation must be considered separately.

]]> Comment on How many piers are needed to support a fireplace chimney for a concrete slab house?? by Derek http://granitefoundationrepair.com/blog/2009/09/22/how-many-piers-are-needed-to-support-a-fireplace-chimney/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Derek Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:32:25 +0000 http://granitefoundationrepair.com/wordpress/?p=290#comment-5 It varies, you can use between 2-4 piers for a fireplace. It all depends on how heavy and how big the fireplace is. It also depends if it is a wood framed stucture or concrete and if its concrete how deep in the earth the foundation is. It varies, you can use between 2-4 piers for a fireplace. It all depends on how heavy and how big the fireplace is. It also depends if it is a wood framed stucture or concrete and if its concrete how deep in the earth the foundation is.

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