New foundations and slab-on-grade
What causes Frost Heave? Preventing frost heaving is down to good foundation design
...cracked foundations, shifting decks, and damage to basements and slab on grade homes.
While the solutions to preventing frost heave are the same, the ‘actual’ cause of frost heave is somewhat misunderstood. It is mostly thought that the upward expansion of existing moisture in soil is what causes frost heave, but it’s...