Many
Colorado homeowners and homebuyers are aware of the problems caused by swelling soil, also known as bentonite.
Bentonite can cause all kinds of problems in
Colorado properties, from issues with the basement and foundation, to “roller coaster roads” (bumpy, uneven roads) in the neighborhoods.
Swelling soil is therefore a concern for many homeowners and homebuyers.
In the Denver Post’s “Real Estate Notes” for January 26th, Margaret Jackson noted the publication of a booklet that can help keep homeowners and homebuyers informed: the second edition of “A Guide to Swelling Soil for Colorado Homebuyers and Homeowners,” put together by the Colorado Geological Survey. The booklet is 76 pages long and contains information on construction, maintenance, and landscaping.
I can remember in the 1980s when the effects of bentonite on
Colorado real estate became well known.
Bumpy, cracked roads got worse and worse until the city was able to do a major overhaul to correct the problem.
Some concerned homeowners even went so far as to dig out and replace as much of the soil as possible around their foundations, in the hopes of eliminating the risk of damage to their homes.
If you own or are looking into buying
Colorado real estate, it is in your best interests to know the signs of swelling soil and what you’ll need to do to protect your home.
Interested homeowners and homebuyers can buy the Colorado Geological Survey’s booklet for only $7
online.
Article by Logan Chierotti
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