Whenever someone has a sinkhole on their property, all they care about is getting the situation fixed, so they can protect their home and belongings. There is actually more than one way to remediate a sinkhole that has developed, one of those techniques is known as grouting. Crystal River residents might know a bit about what grouting is and how it is done, but they may not know when it would be advantageous to use this technique over another one. Grouting is normally done under pressure with the assistance of drilling equipment and methods.
Loose Soil conditions
There are many situations where cement grouting is acceptable for sinkhole remediation, but often the best time to use this method is in loose soil conditions. When using grouting, Crystal River professionals are less likely to use this technique on more compact soils such as clay, that may be hard to pump cement into. The mass of grout which is pumped underneath the surface of the ground, takes on an irregular shape that mirrors the different densities and consolidation of the soil. Loose soil is also extremely easy to drill into, making set up and clean up extremely easy for sinkhole remediation professionals.
Before a Sinkhole Gets too Large
Using the grouting technique is something that will not always be possible, such as when a sinkhole is too big. When a sinkhole gets too large, sinkhole professionals are going to have remediate the sinkhole by a method other than grouting. Crystal River residents should know that the grouting technique also offers additional support to your home, but more importantly to other sections of sediment. When a sinkhole is too big, there is no sediment available to provide additional support for the grouting that is holding up the weight of your home.
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