Efflorescence Vs Spalling Vs Your Foundation

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John Laforme and YC discuss foundation issues including efflorescence and spalling, emphasizing the importance of inspections.

Send a text John Laforme and YC of SoCal Seismic discuss foundation issues such as efflorescence and spalling. Efflorescence is white mineral deposits from moisture intrusion, while spalling is concrete crumbling. They emphasize the importance of proper foundation inspections and testing, such as the pen test, to assess the sturdiness of foundations. A foundation replacement can cost around $85,000. They also highlight the impact of expansive soil, which expands and shrinks with moisture, cau...

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Host: John Laforme

Guest: YC

Topics covered

• foundation issues
• efflorescence
• spalling
• foundation inspections
• expansive soil

Keywords

• efflorescence
• spalling
• foundation inspection
• moisture intrusion
• expansive soil

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Organizations: SoCal Seismic

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