Expansive Soil and Expansive Clay
The hidden force behind basement and foundation problems Article by: Hobart M. King, Ph.D., RPG Building damage: Note displaced bricks and inward deflection of foundation. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Photo. Click to Enlarge. What is an "Expansive Soil"? Expansive soils contain minerals such as smectite clays that are capable of absorbing water.
Read More