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NOTICE REGARDING EXPANSIVE SOILS 2025

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The document is a notice from the Texas Association of Builders regarding the maintenance of homes built on expansive soils. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining consistent moisture levels around the foundation to prevent damage, outlines various maintenance procedures homeowners should follow, and clarifies that these suggestions do not constitute a warranty or professional advice.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the NOTICE REGARDING EXPANSIVE SOILS in the editor.
Begin by entering the property address in the designated field. This is crucial for identifying the specific location affected by expansive soils.
Review the list of maintenance procedures provided. You can highlight or annotate these suggestions directly in the document to ensure you remember them.
In the execution section, fill in the date of completion and include both builder and buyer information. Ensure that all names are printed clearly for verification.
Have both parties sign and initial where indicated. This confirms acknowledgment of the expansive soil conditions and suggested maintenance practices.

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What kind of soil can you not build on?

Structures on clay soils can shift up and down as the soil expands and shrinks. This can cause cracks and other problems that may lead to structural failure. Clay is typically not a good soil on which to place a building foundation. It may even be the worst soil type to build on.

How to deal with expansive soils?

Many concrete slab contractors agree that the waffle slab form is the best foundation for expansive clay soil out of all commercial building foundation types. It is always most advantageous to get the foundation design correct during the original build.

Can you build on expansive soil?

Yes, you can build on top of expansive soil. However, it must be done correctly, and this requires consultation with a geotechnical engineer.

Can you build on expansive soils?

Expansive soils in many parts of the United States pose a docHub hazard to foundations for light buildings. Swelling clays derived from residual soils can exert uplift pressures of as much as 5,500 PSF, which can do considerable damage to lightly-loaded wood-frame structures.