How Soil Movement Affects Foundations
How Soil Movement Affects Foundation Performance The long-term performance of any foundation begins with the soil beneath it. Even a well-constructed structure can experience settlement, movement, or structural distress when…
Preventing Summer Weather From Damaging Foundations
Summer brings longer days and warmer temperatures. Preventing summer weather from damaging your foundation can become a concern for home owners. From heavy rain to extended dry spells, seasonal changes…
Winter tests structural integrity
What Winter Has to Do With Piering As temperatures drop and winter approaches, foundations across many regions face their most demanding conditions of the year. While the seasonal change may…
Preparing Your Foundation For Summer Heat
At MAGNUM Piering, we understand that foundations don’t fail all at once—they respond to changing conditions over time. As summer temperatures rise, soil behavior shifts, moisture levels fluctuate, and foundation…
Reasons For Foundation Failure
Understanding the Causes of Foundation Failure—and How to Respond Foundation failure rarely happens without warning. In most cases, it is the result of identifiable conditions that develop over time. Understanding…
What Soil Erosion Can Do To A Foundation
Foundation failure can be caused by the shifting of soil underneath a structures foundation. This soil movement can be caused by a variety of factors. One of the most…
What To Look For In A Manufacturer
For any business having the right supplies and equipment is vital. That’s why it is essential for these businesses to know what to look for in a manufacturer. They…
Building A Foundation On Sandy Soil
Building a Foundation on Sandy Soil Constructing a residential or commercial structure on sandy soil presents real challenges—even for experienced contractors. Dense sand is naturally prone to movement, and its…
Soil Type Impact on Foundations Repair and Installation
One of the biggest challenges that contractors encounter is soil type impact on foundations repair and installation. The soil type can potentially have a dramatic impact on foundation repair and…
ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturer
An ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturer is the backbone of any successful company, especially in the piering industry. The best suppliers provide you with consistent value in every facet of…
Pros And Cons Of Slab Foundations
You might be surprised to learn that not all residential and commercial foundations are created equal. We generally think of foundations as a rectangular pit that’s dug several feet into…
Types of Foundation Piers
MAGNUM® Piering specializes in manufacturing all types of foundation piers that can stabilize a structures. Structures built on less than desirable soil. It’s important for home and business owners to…