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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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What celebrity home sold recently for a reported $5.5 million, despite its yellow-and-rust striped paint job?
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This Hollywood Hills residence was the former home of the popular singer, Madonna.
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Barbara Zorn Prudential Star Real Estate 1733 North Atlantic Avenue Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 Office: 321-799-0300 Fax: 321-868-5566 Barbara@SoldByBarbara.com
Barbara Zorn is in the top 1% of all agents in the United States for Sales Success. In one year she sold 172 properties. "It takes attention to detail and great support behind the scenes to give the best in service, I couldn't be as good as I am if it wasn't for systems and customer care coordinators who work with my clients to insure they are receiving the best at all times" says Barbara.
Barbara has a Masters Degree from the University of Central Florida where she majored in Marketing and Finance. David, her husband, is constantly adding new computer programs that enhance Barbara's career. In their spare time Barbara and David enjoy watching their daughter, Samantha, play soccer.
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