by RK Bob Brown | Apr 25, 2024 | Foundation Repair Secrets, Onsite foundation inspection, Foundation inspection protocol,, The Dirt Whisperer
When people call in a foundation contractor or engineer, it is typically because they are already noticing signs of stress. It is important to remember that the signs of stress are less of a problem in and of themselves. Rather, they are clues to help us understand...
by RK Bob Brown | Apr 3, 2024 | Foundation Repair Secrets, Onsite foundation inspection, Foundation inspection protocol,, The Dirt Whisperer
One of the most important factors of foundation analysis is the floor elevation in a structure. But this is often used alone as a quick and dirty analysis. This is a fatal mistake. Floor elevation is only one of the many useful factors used to obtain accurate...
by RK Bob Brown | Feb 28, 2024 | Foundation Repair Secrets, Onsite foundation inspection, Foundation inspection protocol,, The Dirt Whisperer
In my last blog I discussed how aerial photography helps us better understand site conditions. Somewhat related to aerial photography, is understanding the topography of the area surrounding the house. Below I’ll cover the basics of using site topography in foundation...
by RK Bob Brown | Nov 15, 2023 | Foundation Repair Secrets, The Dirt Whisperer
In my previous blog I noted a few things that the AZFS engineering team did with our trained technicians on site during a foundation inspection. I plan to cover the processes followed in the office to produce the report as well. But first I think it would be...
by RK Bob Brown | Nov 1, 2023 | Foundation Repair Secrets, The Dirt Whisperer
Though I’ve officially retired from daily work in foundation repair, I still put time and effort into improving the foundation repair industry. I have continued to develop and improve the software I designed to help residential forensic foundation engineers work...
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...
