Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Chemical underpinning and soil stabilization 39May 13, 2019 4:21 pm Resin injection is one of the most cost effective underpinning methods so 60k if it is true means there must have been major major issues. They can guarantee the product but can the guarantee the soil around the injected product.So if the initial problem was settlement caused by tree drying and after the injection the tree keeps on drying the soil then settlement will continue.The original problem has to be stopped otherwise the resin injection is a temporary fix.I think the system is a very good solution to remedy settlement but once the cause of settlement is identified and removed. Re: Chemical underpinning and soil stabilization 40May 15, 2019 6:47 pm Had a geotechnical engineer look at the place yesterday who has recommended some drainage options. I found that an internal door didn’t close properly and there was a 1-2mm going up from the top-right of the door arch. Mainmark said that it inlay be the footing underneath sinking as they only did the perimeter of the building. Doesn’t fill me with a great deal of confidence! Perimeter may be fine but what about the internal foundations? Hi Building Expert, Thank you for the feedback, much appreciated, there is also a code of conduct for building surveyors which they need to follow as well. I am looking… 4 4159 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair I'm in WA and our sandy soils make drainage a bit easier but this is what I'd be doing. Dig down to your footings and let the wall dry out. Clean it all well by brushing… 1 6215 Three options 1 Ask the liquidator 2 Find another PD customer and ask the source of their report 3 Pay for new report 3 14041 |