Location: Boise, Idaho – Fair Grounds Problem: After the bridge abutment excavation, compacted road mix dried out and developed cracks and fissures. The rebar structure had already been built on top of the fill before the fissures appeared. Leaving the soils in this condition risked future settlement and could have forced costly rework and schedule…
Location: Horseshoe Bend, Idaho Problem: A newly constructed home settled about one inch at the front within a couple of years, leading to drywall cracking and doors that would not open or close properly. During the repair process, the root cause became clear: roof runoff was being routed through a perforated drain pipe sitting directly…
Location: Boise, Idaho – Downtown Problem: During a renovation and addition project, excavation soils were not holding shape and were sloughing into the dig. Unstable excavation walls create serious safety risks for crews and can jeopardize nearby structures. In dense urban settings, loss of soil support can compromise existing footings and adjacent improvements. Polyflow Solution:…
Location: Boise, Idaho Problem: This highly engineered, concrete-heavy home was built on a section of properly compacted road mix and supported by large, deep columns. Despite robust construction, early signs of settlement appeared. The homeowner also noticed movement around a built-in negative-edge pool. With heavy structural loads and premium finishes, early intervention was important to…
Location: Cascade, Idaho Problem: This home was built with a post-and-beam system, including a support post that was literally a tree. Over time, natural decomposition and erosion reduced the post’s capacity, and the structure settled more than two inches. The movement began to show up inside the home, affecting how the living space felt and…
Location: Boise, Idaho – Northend Problem: During a remodel, a basement was added beneath an existing home. To create the basement footprint, the soils around the house were excavated and later backfilled without being compacted in proper lifts. As that loose fill consolidated, the front porch settled. A prior attempt by another concrete lifting contractor…