Harvey, LA Foundation Installation
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Foundations must be able to withstand a “live load” and a “dead load”. A “live load” is loads that are constantly coming on and off of the foundation. This would be people maneuvering on and off of the foundation and vehicles that come and go. A “dead load” is a load that never moves. It will stay on the foundation pretty much forever. This could be a house that was built on the foundation or another type of structural building.
The main goal for any foundation installation is for it to support any structure that is built on it. A strong foundation will not cave in and will keep the building firm. Harvey Concrete Company provides our customers with the most durable and reliable foundation. We make sure to create the proper slopes and take the correct steps to ensure this. We do not believe in cutting corners and we do everything by the book. |
One of the most important processes for installing a strong foundation is leveling. Leveling is when you create a flat service to build the foundation on. You also want to take cautionary measures to keep moisture from seeping into the foundation and to keep out other pests. If a weak foundation is built it will cause cracks, uneven foundation, or even sinking in severe cases. Installing drainage lines is a good way to ensure moisture will stay out. It is very important to make sure that your foundation is installed properly. Give your local concrete company a call to today for a durable foundation. We ensure it will be done right and you will be satisfied with our work!
Durable Foundation
There are a few different things that a concrete company can do to ensure your foundation is strong. The type of soil you are constructing upon plays a huge role in the construction process. You need to choose foundation material according to the type of soil. The rebar should also be spaced and laid out according to the soil. The rebar is placed inside a block of concrete. The concrete should at least be more than 4 inches thick at the base when you place the rebar in it. This creates some distance between the ground and the steel inside the concrete. If your rebar is near the ground, it is at risk of rusting. Once rust creeps into the rebar, it can spread throughout the rebar system and make the foundation weak. The foundation should be of equal length and size to take the weight of the house. You should ensure that the concrete blocks that make the foundation are square and laid out strategically.
Rebar
Rebar is not necessary for all concrete projects. If you are pouring concrete that is more than five inches thick you are going to want to add rebar as a reinforcement. Here at Harvey Concrete Company, we add rebar to any project that will be receiving traffic. We believe it is better safe than sorry.
Rebar is not necessary for all concrete projects. If you are pouring concrete that is more than five inches thick you are going to want to add rebar as a reinforcement. Here at Harvey Concrete Company, we add rebar to any project that will be receiving traffic. We believe it is better safe than sorry.
Why Choose Harvey Concrete Company
Harvey Concrete Company is the company to partner with for not only your foundation installation but for all of your concrete needs. We are a company that prides ourselves on customer satisfaction and we ensure that our customers ' needs will always come first. We also do not cut corners. Oftentimes companies may cut corners to try to save money or to get the job done quicker. We want to ensure everything we do is done right and that our materials are top of the line. We would love to complete any of your concrete jobs for you. Call us today!
Harvey Concrete Company is the company to partner with for not only your foundation installation but for all of your concrete needs. We are a company that prides ourselves on customer satisfaction and we ensure that our customers ' needs will always come first. We also do not cut corners. Oftentimes companies may cut corners to try to save money or to get the job done quicker. We want to ensure everything we do is done right and that our materials are top of the line. We would love to complete any of your concrete jobs for you. Call us today!