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There are very effective strategies for building reliable structures in expansive soil zones.

3 Strategies for Building on Bentonite

There are very effective strategies for building reliable structures in expansive soil zones. Jon WilliamsJonathan P. Williams is manager of

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

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

Heaving bentonite can cause problems for builders and homeowners.

Colorado has seen significant issues with heaving soils under roads and structures, caused by the wetting of the bentonite clay

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