Protecting Your Home from Denver’s Expansive Soils
Denver’s clay-rich soils present a unique challenge for homeowners. These soils have a high shrink-swell potential, expanding when wet and contracting or consolidating when dry. This potential movement puts immense pressure on foundations, leading to cracks, heaving, and settlement. Understanding how expansive soils affect your home’s foundation and what you can do to prevent damage can save you thousands in costly repairs.
The Science Behind Expansive Soils in Denver
Expansive soils contain clay minerals, which absorb and hold water. When saturated with rain or snow melt, the clay may swell, pushing against foundation walls and slabs. During dry periods, the soil can shrink, creating voids that may result in foundation uneven settlement.
A 2014 study showed that nearly half of the Denver region has unstable soils prone to movement, making foundation damage a common issue for homeowners.
Common Foundation Problems Caused by Expansive Soils
If your home sits on expansive soil, you may notice:
✔️ Cracks in walls, ceilings, or floors
✔️ Uneven or sagging floors
✔️ Doors and windows sticking or misaligned
✔️ Gaps between walls and baseboards
✔️ Tilting or bowing basement walls
These signs indicate foundation movement due to soil expansion and contraction. Read more about detecting signs of foundation damage in your home.
How to Protect Your Home’s Foundation
At Ram Jack of Colorado we use proven methods to stabilize foundations and help mitigate damage from expansive soils:
🔹 Helical Piers & Push Piers – Transfer your home’s weight to a deep, stable soil layers below the expansion zone.
🔹 Foundation Underpinning – Allow for soil voiding under the foundation to allow for soil expansion without influencing the foundation..
🔹 Soil Stabilization – Treatments like soil compaction and drainage improvement to help minimize soil expansion.
Experiencing Foundation Issues in Denver? Act Now!
Foundation problems in Denver can worsen over time, leading to costly repairs. Don’t wait—schedule a professional foundation inspection with Ram Jack of Colorado today. Our Foundation Repair Specialists provide expert solutions designed specifically for Colorado’s unique soil conditions, ensuring long-term stability for your home.
📞 Contact us now to protect your foundation before minor issues turn into major damage!
