Spread footing foundations, also often referred to as continuous strip footings, became common in homes that were constructed during the 1970s, and are widely used still today for a couple of reasons.
Typically this type of construction is less expensive when compared to grade beam footings constructed on deep foundations such as concrete piers. Both basement and crawl space foundation walls can easily be constructed on spread footings at significant cost savings to other foundation methods.
In geographical areas that are not conducive for basement construction or shallow traditional spread footings, due to either shallow rock or high-water tables, construction is limited to either pier and grade beam foundation or concrete slab foundations.
For repair, there are a few key solutions that we supply our network of installing contractors with, each depending upon the cause and severity of the damage as well as the specific type of foundation construction.
Installing helical piers or resistance piles underneath the spread footings of your foundation will transfer the load from a shallow depth to a more inactive, stable soil at a deeper depth. Having the foundation secured in a soil or rock strata, at a depth where the moisture content is more consistent and less impacted by the seasonal wetting and drying, is what makes this repair so effective.
Tim is the President of Intech Anchoring and has 25 years of experience in the Civil Engineering and Geostructural Industry. Tim has developed extensive industry knowledge by working to support the needs of specialty contractors at each and every business level. Tim’s diverse industry background has given him exposure to a wide variety civil construction projects, ranging from the simplest residential applications to the most complex commercial and industrial projects. Coupled with a highly skilled and educated team, Tim focuses on providing the highest quality products and solutions to Intech Anchoring’s customers in order to consistently exceed expectations.