Texas Drought Warning
Drought conditions can threaten a home’s foundation by causing soil to shrink beyond the tolerances it was designed for. For more information about how to limit the damage low rainfall can cause to your home’s foundation, check out our free tips. If you suspect your foundation is in need of repair, contact us for a free inspection today!
Due to extreme drought, burn bans have been issued in Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendal, Medina, and Wilson counties. For more information about ongoing drought conditions from the National Weather Service, click here.
For more information, visit the US Drought Monitor at http://drought.unl.edu/dm/monitor.html
San Antonio Soil Conditions
San Antonio area soils are composed of stratified loam, clay, and sand. They are mostly fine, but there are scattered rocky areas throughout the area. In places, the bedrock in San Antonio is quite shallow. Most of the soil in San Antonio is moderately expansive, meaning that it swells and shrinks depending on the moisture content, but not in a way that would threaten a home’s foundation. Overall, when compared to other cities in Texas, San Antonio’s soil is relatively stable.
If you would like to take a detailed look at the soil in your neighbourhood, consider looking at the United States Department of Agriculture’s Soil Survey Tool. It can give you an in-depth look at exactly what type of soil your home sits on and the characteristics one can expect from soils of that type.
For your convenience, we have compiled a tutorial on how to use the Soil Survey Tool which you can read by clicking here.