16 June

Caissons, Retaining Walls and Foundations Groundwater Danger

2022-06-16T12:45:33-07:00

Why are Caissons, Retaining Walls and Foundations always in danger from intruding groundwater? In 2015, a construction worker standing at the edge of a caisson that was built to prevent groundwater from entering an excavation, was literally sucked down and trapped in crushed stone that surrounded the caisson.  In essence, groundwater seeped into the construction site and created a pressure differential between the outside and [...]

Caissons, Retaining Walls and Foundations Groundwater Danger2022-06-16T12:45:33-07:00
15 July

3 Important Recommendations for homeowners & commercial property owners!

2021-12-23T04:40:05-08:00

Retaining walls and caissons can protect Los Angeles homes and commercial properties, especially those built on a steep slope, from damage caused by soil erosion and collapse due to mudslides, landslides, and earthquakes. Los Angeles homeowners and commercial property owners know that their buildings, especially those built on a steep hillside, are vulnerable to damage from destructive natural forces such as mudslides, landslides, and earthquake [...]

3 Important Recommendations for homeowners & commercial property owners!2021-12-23T04:40:05-08:00
10 June

Modern caissons technology can save your property when an earthquake hits!

2021-06-01T16:34:38-07:00

What are caissons? Caissons and caisson shoring are a type of deep foundation that is used to protect and support a home or commercial building.  Caissons are incredibly important in the construction of buildings in the Greater Los Angeles area, which is known for violent earthquakes.  In Los Angeles, even moderate seismic activity can literally toss a structure off its foundation, and this is why [...]

Modern caissons technology can save your property when an earthquake hits!2021-06-01T16:34:38-07:00
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