Mr. Ogan’s home is a two-story framed structure built in 1998. He had severe warning signs of foundation failure for some time, including numerous cracks in the drywall, door and windows that do not open correctly, uneven floors and noticeable separation between the ceiling and the walls. Mr. Ogan had previously lifted the house and put shims between the concrete and the structure. Upon inspection, NFS determined that the house was settling in every corner of the house.
Scharnweber Residence - Pierre SD
Mr. Scharnweber’s home is a two-story framed structure built in 1996. He had severe warning signs of foundation failure for some time, including numerous cracks in the drywall, door and windows that do not open correctly, uneven floors and noticeable separation between the ceiling and the walls. Upon inspection, NFS determined that every corner of the house had foundation settling problems.
Water Purification Plant - Sioux Falls SD
The Water Purification Plant of Sioux Falls, South Dakota continues to be actively involved in the Lewis and Clark Rural Water System. This project will involve treatment and distribution of water from the Missouri River to cities and rural water systems in South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota. Part of the new construction of the Water Purification Plant consisted of a walkway that was needed to connect two parts of the building. After further inspection the soil, it was found that that soil settlement could be an issue. Each boring sample was drilled to a depth of 31 feet below surface. The results showed that the water level was found at around 18 feet below surface, and the soil consisted of poorly compacted existing fill, as well as alluvial sands that were considered very loose. Due to the risk of potential damaging differential settlements, helical pier installation was recommended.
