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Forensic Engineering

What is a Cut Off Trench

A cut-off trench is my favourite last-chance weapon against slab heave. Also known as a cut-off wall or moisture barrier, it is a deep, sealed barrier built in the ground around an existing house to stop moisture changes outside the house reaching the clay underneath it. It is powerful, but it is a weapon of […]

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Forensic Engineering

How to Fix Cracks in your House

Found Some Cracks in Your House? Have you just noticed some cracks in your house? I’ll bet you’re worried. Why did they appear? How do you fix the cracks? First thing you should know: You’re probably going to need help to fix cracks in your house. They’re not normally the sort of house damage you can […]