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3 Strategies for Building on Bentonite

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Discussing solutions and effective strategies for constructing homes and building reliable structures in expansive soil zones.

The Dangers of Building on Bentonite

Build Jon Williams -
Colorado has seen significant issues with heaving soils under roads and structures, caused by the wetting of the bentonite clay soil.

Bentonite: Builders’ Friend and Foe?

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Bentonite, the mineral responsible for the expansive soils, has wreaked havoc on the home building industry.

The Legal Woes and (Whoas) of Expansive Soil

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We’ve all heard about the breaking slabs, cracking foundations and even the splitting apart of entire houses caused by expanding soils.

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