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If you are interested in relocating to Whatcom County, I am happy to report that it’s a great time to do that no matter what season! Every season is beautiful in Bellingham… from record snowfall each year at Mt. Baker, to whale watching in the San Juan Islands, strolling historic Fairhaven and hiking around Chuckanut mountain, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Whatcom County! Plus, if you crave a weekend in the big city, we’re only 90 minutes to BOTH Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC! Places to Visit In Whatcom County
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Buying Land and New Construction >Beware of Fat Clay
When building a home, you should have the soil on the construction site tested for plasticity to determine how it will change under different moisture conditions. This is important because some soil is so "plastic" that (if the condition is not corrected) it can actually break concrete floors, crack the walls and destroy the foundation of your home.
Highly plastic soil is sometimes referred to as "fat clay" that swells excessively and loses stability when it becomes wet. Fine-grained soils that contain a high percentage of clay are greatly affected by water, turning to mud when it rains and undergoing large volume changes-sometimes up to 40 or 50 percent, as the soil dries. Not only do clays swell and lose stability when they become wet, but they also retard the drainage of water. If plastic soil is found on your building site, the ground must be over-excavated and replaced with clean gravel. Homebuilders often choose not to include a basement, or to protect the basement walls from excess moisture by surrounding them with a layer of gravel. A fine-grained clay-filled soil with a high plasticity index may require considerable treatment, especially if used in a moist location.
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4 townhouse in Bowie, MD made of giant foam/board panels, concrete/styrofoam block frames, steel, and aerated concrete. |
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