Why Texas Foundations Crack
Texas foundations crack for a specific, repeatable reason: expansive clay caught between brutal droughts and sudden downpours. Here’s the full picture.
The perfect storm
Clay that changes volume, a climate that swings from drought to flood, and slabs poured right on top — the result is seasonal movement built into the ground itself.
It isn’t bad building
Even well-built homes move on this soil. That’s why steel piers bypass the clay instead of fighting it.
Managing it
Drainage, foundation watering, and early measurement keep movement in check. See the seasonal cycle.
- Clay + drought + rain = built-in movement.
- Even good construction moves on this soil.
- Drainage and early measurement manage it.
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