The #1 guide to foundation repair
This book offers the most authoritative source of information on repairing damaged foundations, with excellent advice on maintenance and preventative measures designed to avoid the need for repair. You get state-of-the-art methods in foundation repair; clear guidance on choosing the right methods for the job; up-to-date techniques for preventing, evaluating, and reversing damage from expansive soils; expert instruction in hands-on techniques such as shimming interior pier caps and underpinning perimeter beams; help with mudjacking, deep pressure grouting, and chemical stabilization; foundation troubleshooting tips; preventative measures, including drainage, moisture barriers, and vegetation control; establishing the need for repair - plus help with estimates.
| History | |
| Supporting Interior Floors | |
| Mudjacking (Slab) | |
| Deep Grouting | |
| Underpinning | |
| Basement and Foundation Wall Repair | |
| Soil Stabilization | |
| Causes of Foundation Problems | |
| Estimating | |
| Preventive Maintenance | |
| Foundation Inspection and Property Evaluation for the Residential Buyer | |
| Case Histories | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
ISBN: 9780070082441
ISBN-10: 0070082448
Series: McGraw-Hill Portable Engineering
Audience:
Tertiary; University or College
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 280
Published: 1st March 1999
Dimensions (cm): 20.3 x 12.7
x 1.5
Weight (kg): 0.308