Slab Foundation
A slab foundation is a large, thick slab of concrete that is typically poured directly on the ground all at one time.
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Learn More About Slab Foundations
A slab foundation is a large, thick slab of concrete that is typically 4”-6” thick in the center and poured directly on the ground all at one time. The edges of the slab are thicker (as wide as 24”) in order to allow for extra strength around the perimeter.
Many foundations utilize post tension cables, while others are reinforced with steel rods (rebar). These materials are used in order to make the slab extremely sturdy and capable of bearing the load bearing weight of the house or other structure. The concrete slab is generally positioned on a layer of sand in order to improve drainage conditions and to act as a cushion.
A concrete slab does not have a crawlspace underneath it. This type of foundation differs from house foundations with basements in this respect: There is no space under the floor. Basements are typically found up north, whether it gets very cold.
A concrete slab foundation is most commonly constructed on property that has been graded, as it should be. It is very important that the soil be graded because if it’s not, the foundation could sink or settle due to poor soil compaction.
Pier and Beam Foundations
A pier and beam foundation consists of wood posts or concrete piers set into the ground to bear the weight of a building or home.
Learn More About Pier and Beam Foundations
A pier foundation, sometimes called a post-and-beam or pier-and-beam foundation, consists of wood posts or concrete piers set into the ground to bear the weight of a building or home. Pier foundations are easier to build and are less costly than the more common concrete foundation. They are best used for smaller buildings and homes with a low likelihood of earthquake or hurricane force winds.
A pier foundation lifts a house up off the ground so that the building is separated from the soil. Because there is little direct contact with the ground, moisture and termites are less of a problem than with other foundations. Piers themselves are made of concrete, masonry or insect-resistant wood. Pier foundations are unlike conventional concrete foundations in that they support structural loads at a number of distinct points. Some pier foundations are as simple as concrete-filled cardboard tubes dropped into hand-dug holes. Complex pier foundations incorporate very deep piers that can support extremely heavy loads.
Some builders believe that pier foundations are environmentally friendly because they require less excavation and soil disruption than other types of foundations. All foundations can have problems in wet clay soils, especially when they freeze. However, this is especially true of pier-and-beam foundations where differential settlement can cause alignment problems. In solid soil, a pier foundation can provide a stable and long-lasting structural foundation. Pier foundations are often used for homes on a hillside or near a large body of water such as a lake, river or beach.
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How do I know if I have foundation problems?
Here’s What To Look For
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Cracks In Your Walls Near Doors and Windows
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Cracks In Your Drywall
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Cracks In Your Bricks or Concrete Slabs
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Doors and Windows Sticking or Jamming
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Chimney Tilting or Leaning
Reliable foundation repair in San Antonio, TX. We are not just repairing foundations. We are repairing dreams.
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Damaged Floor Joists? We Do That Too!
Our typical repairs are “beam down” – meaning all our work takes place from the foundation beams and below. If you have damaged floor joists, be sure to ask us about our floor joist repair options so we can include that in the quote!
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Just a few of the local builders and businesses who trust Alpha Hi-Tech Foundations with their foundations.
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Main Office
6335 Camp Bullis Rd
Ste 4
San Antonio, TX 78257
210-568-7755