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DEC 2 0 2012
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alterations and additions)
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Ref. Foundation Movement Inspection
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1819 Cimarron Trail
Grapevine, Texas
Geo No. 12 - 293
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I back portions of the foundation have settled. This settlement is the result of the
desiccation of the soils. Piers will need to be installed in this area. As we discussed, the
raature tree near the back NW comer bedroom has contributed to at least a Portiorl Of
the settlement (including in the interior of the NW bedroom).
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STRUCTURAI . ENNGINEERNiG
Foundation Movement Condition Site Survey
1819 Cimarron Trail
Grapevine, Texas 09/06112
is done, I recommend observing the performance of the foundation for a year or so (say
through the summer of 2013). If there is evidence of continuing movement or if there has
not been any obvious improvement in the slab elevations, I recommend that the
foundation be re-evaluated at that time.
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Foundation Nlovernent Condition Site Surve}
18 19 Cimarron Trail
Grapevine. Texas
09/06,112
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foundation repair company who will install piers in accordance with industry standards.
Industry standard for installing steel pipe piers is to hydraulically drive the piers to a
point of refusal (which may or may not be at the depth of rock). Once the foundation
repair contractor has completed the pier installation, he is to properly backfill and
compact any of his excavations.
There are basically two reasons to install piers:
it is not the purpose of these piers to bring "perfection" to the foundation (i.e, keeping the
foundation from ever moving in the future). indeed, this cannot be done unless the entire
slab is isolated from the soil with piers which is a very expensive and disruptive Pnaces&
If the client desires to know more about this option, ad-vise the undersigned enginir:er.
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riormal strength, construction and design and that the reinforcing steel is either
�onvention steel bars or post-tensioned cables (not steel wire fabric).
There are some foundations that have been constructed with too few or inadequate
interior grade beams and/or inadequate steel reinforcement. If this condition is
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I it is determined by others that the foundation movement was caused by a below -the
sLab plumbing leak, then it is typically recommended that the homeowner wait
,�pproximately 4 to 6 months after the leak is repaired to underpin the foundation.
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Foundation Movernent Condition Site Survey
1819 Cimarron Trail
Grapevine, Texas
09/0612
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that a plumbing leak test be conducted after the leveling process and/or prior to the
slurry injection. It is the client's rcsponsibiht�.y to arrange for this test. Because of the risk
of excessive soil expansion, it is common practice to not fill the void below a slab with
mudJacking material unless the slab is proven to not be able to span without excessive
deflection. Call the engineer for further information.
Differential foundation movement can be caused by several factors, some of which are:
1. The drying out of the soils around the outer perimeter of the foundation.
2. The effects of the root structure of mature trees / landscaping near the foundation.
3. inadequate watering of the foundation during dry weather.
4. Seasonal considerations,
S. Poor drainage conditions.
6. Plumbing leaks under the slab.
7. Loosely compacted fill materials.
Otis not unusual for slab foundations in North Texas to move in response to the moisture variations t hat
normally attend -seasonal changes. This is because the soils in this area are known for their expansive, highly
plastic characteristics. This means when the moisture content of the soil increases, the soils expand,
sometimes significantly. It also means when the soils dry out, the,,, can shrink significantly. This exp;mnsion
dawn }.
shrinkage of the soils can easily cause a slab-on-grade foundation to move differentially (up and or d
Settlement of a foundation that is induced by seasonal considerations usually occurs during the hot dry
summer months where the clay soils can dry out to varying depths, ranging frorn of to to 20 or so fee-t,
depending upon climate and environmental conditions. The drying of the soils occurs because of botl-s
evaporation and transpiration (water being removed because of trees and shrubs). As the soils dry, they tend
to consolidate and as they consolidate, a slab-on-grade foundation settles - especially the outer perimeter.
Usually the Arinter months are wet so the clay soils tend to swell upward, however, during the dry surnmer
months, the soils shrink. This swelling and contraction of the soils sometimes can cause slab -on- grade
foundation to move up and down.
Trees can affect the soil's moisture content under and around foundations. A large shade tree can traf-nsP're
as much as 200 gallons of water per day. Trees 'transpire' or release water into the air in the form of vapor-
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STR6CTURAL ENGfNEERING
Foundation Movement Condition Site Surrey
1819 Cimarron Trail
Cirapavine, Texas
0910612
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The water for transpiration must come from the soil by the way of the roots. This is why trees axe known to
.pull' water from under a foundation, but only when water in the surrounding soil is inadequate- or
unavailable. Since water naturally moves through the soil from high-moisture areas to lour moisture areas,
simply not watering at all can cause foundation problems regardless of nearby trees, Trees can add to the
problem, but may not be the primary cause of moisture loss from the soil (taken from the Dallas Master
Gardeners Website).
One method of reducing the effects of the seasonal action and to help preclude significant upheaval from
occurring is to ensure that there is good drainage around the foundation — there should be no place where
water is allowed to pond within 10 feet of the foundation. All rain gutters should have an adequate number
(and size) of downspouts to ensure that the gutters do not overflow during a heavy rain (I recommend that in
new rain gutter installations that OVERSIZED gutters be used). Furthermore, all downspouts should either
be installed in a buried drain pipe or positioned such that the water is deposited several feet (10' or so) away
from the foundation and into an area where the water will drain rapidly away from the foundation. Where
possible, the ground surface (including flowerbeds) should be sloped at a minimum rate of 5% (i.e. 3 inch
drop over a 5 feet distance) away from the foundation for the first 5 feet all around the foundation. At this
point (5 feet from the foundation) the ground surface should slope adequately to drain the surface water
away from the house. Do not allow water to pond within 10 feet of the foundation. Drainage swales should, if
possible, have longitudinal slopes of at least 2% (i.e. 6 inches over a 25 foot distance) or a 1% minimum slope
(3 inches over 25 feet).
Also important in reducing the effects of seasonal movement and settlement is to institute a wratering
program, which is designed to allow the water to soak deeply into the soils. A moisture maintenance program
is required around the entire perimeter of the foundation. It is the homeowner's responsibility to maintain
constant soil moisture near and under the house foundation, at all times. To do otherwise, will probably
cause foundation movement.
If the client desires additional information concerning homeowner maintenance procedures (of the
foundation) he is encouraged to examine the documents at., bLtp* I 1,%m-w.fqundatioL1pMggroEg — see the
information section. If the client does not have internet access, call GeoDynamics office and we win mail you
a copy. Also, refer to the GeoDynamics website for additional information: wvvw.laeoDFW.com.
The client is reminded that a slab foundation is a ground supported structural system and, as such, will
always be subject to differential foundation movement accompanying the gain or loss of moisture in the
supporting soils. Therefore, it is important to institute a watering program -which will keep the ground
around the foundation at a constant moisture content - year around. _GLra_d_u_a_H_y increase the length of time
that each zone is watered and attempt to water in such a manner that the water penetrates the subsurface
soils several feet deep, especially in the dry seasons. This will help to minimize (not eliminate) any additional
seasonal foundation movement.
This visual site survey was not intended to be all inclusive but was limited in scope to a visual examination
of de items called to our attention during the Site Survey and areas around the foundation that could
reasonably be inspected. This is a report based on first visual impressions and does not include any invasive
services such as soils testing, plumbing tests, photographs, excavations, detailed distress survey, removal of
veneer, carpet, concrete strength testing, etc. These services are available from GeoDynamics if so desired by
the client. Please call GeoDynamics for a proposal to provide these services. If the client desires to use this
report to sue another party, then GeoDynamics would be pleased to provide expert witness services, if
required, The fee for providing this service is based on $250 per hour, including travel and any preparation
dine, The minimum fee is a retainer of $750 based on a 3 hour minimum. This is payable up front of the
se,n4ces.
It gbould be noted that if the house has been recently repaired, remodeled and or repainted, that many times
defects are covered up which that, if observed, be an indication of differential foundation movement. Any
recommendations included in this report are only a professional opinion and do not constitute a structural
v,,af,anty or performance contract with the purchaser of this report or with any other party. Unless otbemise
staled or requested by the client, site drainage across this property is not a part of this report, unless the
drairlage conditions adjacent to the foundation are such that, in the opinion of the undersigned enginter,
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Focitind-ation Mownient Condition Site Surwy
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they have had a noticeable, significant, negative impact on the stability of the foundation. It is always
recommended that the drainage conditions be excellent (refer to the General Discussion section of this report
for minimal drainage standards).
It should also be noted that some level of risk is associated with all types Of foundations, and there is no such
thing as a risk free foundation. GeoDynarnics can not certify that fiAurefoundation moj)emeilt will or will not
occur. It is not usually possible to bring 'perfection' to a slab foundation as far as stopping all differential
foundation movement. Because of this, it is common for homeowners to make periodic cosmetic repairs
because of foundation movement.
If the client has any questions/ comments concerning the data, conclusions and/or recommendations of this
report, they are to call the undersigned engineer. If additional information concerning this foundation and/or
additional information and conclusions of this report is discovered, following the issuance of this report, the
undersigned engineer reserves the right to modify the conclusions and/or recommendations if deemed
necessary.
Any use made of this investigation and/or the conclusions and recommendations contained herein and any
reliance thereon shall be specifically subject to the following limitation of liability: in recognition of the
relative risk and benefits of the project to user and GeoDynamics, the risks have been allocated such that
user /client agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to limit the liability of Geo to user for any and all
claims, losses, costs, damages of any nature whatsoever or claims expenses from any cause or causes,
including attorney's fees and costs and expert witness fees and costs, so that the total aggregate liability of
Geo to the user/client shall not exceed the cost of this report unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing.
it is intended that this limitation apply to any and all liability or causes of action however, alleges or axising,
unless otherwise prohibited by law. For the purpose of this provision, Geo shall include all employees,
owners and agents of GeoDynamics. This limitation is applicable to Geo's negligence or other fault in whole
of in part.
A complete history, of this foundation was not available to the undersigned engineer. This includes several
items but includes the original position and surface configuration of the foundation (i.e., the foundation may
have been out of level or moved during the construction process of the residence). Unless otherwise stated,
this report is based on the assumption that the foundation was installed in a reasonably level positiori. This
report and its conclusions represent the current position of the foundation. The conclusions and
recommendations mentioned in this report represent the opinion of the undersigned engineer. All drav-rings
attached to this report represent the general location of some of the walls of this house, the drawing is not to
scale and may not include all features in the floor plan.
This Site Condition Survey represents the present condition of the foundation and is not to be constrLied in
any way as a guarantee or warranty as to future life or performance of the property at 1819 Cimarrork Trail,
Grapevine, Texas.
Sincerely,
McNeme, P.E.
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GeoDynamics P.O. Box 833038 Richardson, Tx 76083
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Recommended Pier Contra1 _ &..mot..
piers) A-1 Piering Systems, Inc. 972-291-9437 (steel pipe
Skinner Construction Services 214-797-9095 (steel pipe piers & helical plersl
No building code or legal requirements have been included in GeoDynamic's initial foundation movement inspection
rePort and any subsequent construction inspections, GeoDynamics does not guarantee or offer or imply that there is
warranty as to the future life or performance of the piers or the house foundation. All foundations are susceptible
to ovement. The liability limits to Geo Dynamics and its personnel will be limited to the fees received for the services
prow ided. All warranties are the responsibility of the foundation repair contractor.
December 20, 2012
Ref, Pier Installation Complit,uico Report;
1.319 Cimarron Trail
Grapevine, Texas
Geo No. 12- 293
To Whom It May Concern.
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The above referenced residence was visited to inspect seven.) of the piers as they wcr(,, being installed
under a portion of the folindation. This was a "spot" review condxxU-,,d on a part of the work being
performed. The foundation repair contractor, Hargrave, installed several stool pipe piers around the
1-citchen. and a portion of the back wall of thu, exterior perimeter of the above residence. The piers were
installed in the locations generally described in my report of September G. 2012. The homeowner
also recently removed a large trcc in the back yard.
In summary, the piers installed by the foundation repair contractor comply
with the engineering specifications set forth by the undersigned engineer or as
modified due to onsite conditions. The pier installation was completed in a
manner consistent with industry standard practices.
Thj,<i Compliance Report is for the pier installation only,, it does not include any other item that may have been
recommended in the initial inspection report (i.e., plumbing leak tests, drainage irnprovt.rncnts, cosmetic_
repairs, etc.) If the client desires a Compliance Letter for these such items, contact GmDynanlics for a proposal
to provide the in,5pcetions. it should be undeml-ood that no foundation can be made, risk-free from future..
movement, This recently completed work was to address foundation corrections only it) the locations where the
repairs were conducted. There nre many variables that can negatively impact tht' Atability of a fOLindotion. some
or these items are tree roots, environmental /climatic factors, plumbing leaks, inadequate drainage conditions
around a foundation, inadequate site preparation by the builder, original foundation design and construction,
inadequate moisture maintenance by thC'hOrnCOWnCT, etc. As roquestcd by Hargrave, a spot inspection of the
foundation repairs was conducted by the undersigned engineer - not all piers were inspected during the
installation process. The statements made in this report are based oil the spot inspection of thc'ondersigned
engineer, it is assumed that the repair contractor complied with the design specifications on those portions of
the work not inspected by the undersigned engineer. Steel pilings are driven by a downward Force until they can
not go any further. This point is typically called the point of 'refusal', "Rcftisal' does not necessarily rnc!An that
the piling hit bedrock but that the steel pilings could not be driven further because of friction bctwCCn the sides
of the piling and the soil.
If the client / homeowner desires additional information concerning homeowner maintcnanco, proct-dures (of thc
foundation.) and information on what to expect after a house hag been underpinned, lie is urged to examine tho
documents at the Following wcb,5itt!: hap / /www.toundraticanre1pair.ortz - Free the information section. If the client
does not have internet access, call Gco]Dynanlios office and We will mail you a copy. if the hoincowner/clic.nt has
any questions concerning the foundation Work, he should call the foundation repair contractor and /or the
-Li ndersigned engineer. It is the responsibility or the repair contractor, Rargrave CListom FoLindation Rcpoir, to
furnish the homeowner a vAlid warranty. --rtw'p 0F:
Sincerely,
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