by RK Bob Brown | Nov 4, 2024 | Foundation Repair Secrets, Industry Standards, Soil Characteristics
In this series of blog posts, we will explore common soil myths related to the foundation repair industry and their implications for real estate. Here is a partial list of some of those myths. I wish to uncover in more detail the following blogs: Top Soil Myths in the...
by RK Bob Brown | Jan 31, 2024 | Foundation Repair Secrets, Onsite foundation inspection, Foundation inspection protocol,, Soil Characteristics
A critical part of understanding how a foundation may react to collapsible or expansive soil is discovering how water interacts on the site. This matters for both present and past conditions equally. A great tool for understanding these interactions is using aerial...
by RK Bob Brown | Jan 24, 2024 | Industry Standards, Soil Characteristics
In my last blog in this series on the 17 items to include in a foundation inspection I covered soil conditions. Part of this process includes considering soil moisture in foundation inspections. Below, I’ll explain how the Thornthwaite Index is used to determine the...
by RK Bob Brown | Dec 27, 2023 | Industry Standards, Soil Characteristics
────────────Last updated April 3, 2026.──────────── There are a specific set of items to include in a foundation investigation in order to achieve the most accurate conclusions. In this series, I am covering these 16 items in detail over the course of several...
by RK Bob Brown | Dec 6, 2023 | Industry Standards, Soil Characteristics
Because foundation repair investigations often do not offer objective analysis on the severity of foundation movement there needs to be a precise methodology applied. This needs to be an industry standard in order to obtain trustworthy evaluations and maintain...
by RK Bob Brown | Oct 24, 2023 | Foundation Repair Secrets, Soil Characteristics, The Dirt Whisperer
When evaluating property, it is absolutely critical to have an error free onsite foundation inspection process. But the supplemental research and data that is gathered off site is just as important. This data allows structural or foundation engineers and...
