Concrete Foundations – Expert Installation You Can Trust
A good building needs a strong base. Our team builds solid concrete foundations that safely support your walls and floors. We know how to make foundations that last for many years.
We can build foundations designed for your specific needs - poured wall foundations and pier and beam options. We use quality materials and the right methods for your soil type.
Types of Building Foundations
A building’s foundation plays a critical role in maintaining its strength and durability, acting as the essential base that supports the entire structure. Selecting the most suitable foundation type involves considering various elements such as soil conditions, environmental factors, and architectural requirements. Here are three widely used foundation types, each offering specific advantages depending on the project’s demands.
1. Slab Foundation
Concrete slab foundations are popular for lightweight buildings due to their affordability and ease of installation. They require minimal excavation—only the topsoil is removed—and are laid using batter boards.
There are three main slab types, tailored for:
- Cold climates
- Wet regions
- Desert areas
Each type addresses specific environmental challenges.
2. Poured Wall Foundation
Poured wall foundations are made by pouring seamless concrete into forms, resulting in high strength and durability. With no joints, they offer superior resistance to water, fire, and structural stress.
Key features:
- Strong and long-lasting
- Resistant to moisture and fire
- Reinforced with vertical and horizontal steel bars
3. Pier and Beam Foundation
Pier and beam foundations use deep-set vertical piers to support the structure. These are anchored with plates and bolts and typically include a crawl space beneath the building.
They are ideal for areas with soil movement or freeze-thaw cycles and offer:
- Flexibility
- Stability in shifting ground
- Easy access to utilities
BENFITS OF CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS
Since concrete is among the hardest surfaces available for construction, its benefits are quite straightforward. When used for foundations, the key benefits of concrete include:
Durability
We install high-quality concrete foundations that will ensure your structure remains in position for many years to come. Concrete is what holds the structure together preventing crumbling even during perennial shifting. Concrete foundations can last a lifetime without any damages and need no maintenance when finished. They are not only durable, but also offer incomparable strength to the building.
Environmentally Friendly
Our concrete foundations are eco-friendly and cause no harm to the environment. We ensure all materials used are standard and nature-friendly for sustainability
Concrete Floors are Modern & Attractive
Concrete foundations provide the ideal base for installing unique floors that complement room décor. You can install any kind of floor on a concrete foundation which propels customization to another level.
Foundation Construction Process
At SATX, we have a streamlined concrete foundation installation process that makes the task easier and outcome better. However, each project is different and customized based on what the client needs. The steps involved include:
Ground Breaking and Excavation
This step involves grading the entire lot and removing the top layer of soil. We also test the ground for compactness to determine if it can withstand the structure to be built. Once this is done, we set up batter boards that will be used to level the foundation and
structure.Footing and Rebar
Step two is all about digging footings and installing the rebar using high-quality safety caps. We also pump and pour the concrete footing.
Polysteel Installation
Once the footing is poured, we form and install Polysteel blocks where the stem walls will be poured. This is immediately followed by pouring the stem and doing thorough rough in plumbing. Waterproofing is also done at this stage.
Plumbing Popes & Concrete Pouring
When Polysteel installation is finished, we use radiant heat and run the underground plumbing pipes in their strategic position. We also install the weeping tile (drainage pipe) and a radon shield usually a black plastic. The last step is pumping in ready concrete.
Clean Up and Block Wall Installation
Once the slabs have been installed correctly, we clean up the site, construct the block wall in position and set up the site in readiness for the framing experts.
Foundation installation processes vary by type. We expertly guide you through each stage of construction. Reliable contractors like us guarantee high-quality foundations. We construct resilient foundations to shape structures for years ahead.