Cornell Engineers
We spend a lot of time working around Brisbane diagnosing slab heave, settlement and subsidence. They’re not all the same thing and sometimes working out which way a building is moving can be confusing. We’re always trying to improve our knowledge so that we can help you better but last week I came across a […]
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 […]
What is slab heave and how does it affect houses? Hi. I’m structural engineer Matt Cornell and this is my explainer video on slab heave.
Slab Heave in Melbourne A recent article by Simon Yohanson in The Age, Melbourne has highlighted the ongoing problem faced by homeowners as slab heave hits Melbourne. “Thousands of suburban homeowners facing financial ruin.