trees: The Ground We Live On - It's Alive - Part 3 - 06/03/08 07:20 PM
Some soils are more susceptible to the effects of water. Granular soils, like sands, can be susceptible to being washed out or washed away. On the other hand some clay soils are highly shrinkable with low water content or highly expansive due to high water content.
Whatever the cause of the lower or … (1 comments)
trees: The Ground We Live On - It's Alive - Part 2 - 06/03/08 07:20 PM
Although massive ground problems can occur, like for instance, earthquakes or mudslides or natural erosion or mining related problems, these problems ar largely known about in the local area and therefore any checks that need to be carried out are carried out.
The photograph is of a crater that was formed … (1 comments)
trees: The Ground We Live On - It's Alive - Part 1 - 06/03/08 07:19 PM
I felt compelled to write this post after reading several recent blogs and blog comments that touched on the subject.
The subject is, the ground, the soil, the earth, whatever you wish to call it, which is under your home.
Most people take it for granted, don't ever give it a … (0 comments)
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