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 3677 I am not sure whether Perth has its own way of doing things in regards to this. Most of Perth has class A (sandy soil), except for some areas near rivers or hills. 2 13103 We were lucky in that our old house was so small (86 square metres) compared to the new house, they were able to take enough readings around the old backyard house before… 8 37150 |