Soil grouting involves spraying loose or weak soil with a cement grout to help harden or solidify the soil. This helps to stabilize the soil and hold it in place. Soil grouting is not a term that many people are familiar with, but it is used in different industries for different reasons. If someone brings up the topic of soil grouting to you, you may wonder when this technique is used. Here are three different scenarios in which soil grouting may be used. 

To Hold Up Foundations

One of the top reasons why soil grouting is done is to hold up foundations that are sinking. The foundation of a home is extremely important. It helps to support all of the framework and structure. But if the soil underneath your foundation begins to erode away, the foundation can begin to sink. Soil grouting can be done to help prevent the soil from eroding away and filling in any gaps that are created by soil that has already shifted. This can help to lift your foundation back upward and prevent it from sinking again in the future. 

To Prevent Mudslides

Another reason why soil grouting may be done is to help prevent a mudslide. If it has been raining heavily where you live, the slopes of hills may have become unstable. If there is a risk of a mudslide that may damage homes or block highways, professionals may perform soil grouting. The grout is mixed in with the top layer of soil, helping to hold the soil in place and hopefully prevent it from sliding in the future. 

To Support Excavation Plans

The last reason why soil grouting may be used or performed is to support excavation plans. If a company is excavating, they may need to stabilize soil to create walls or a stable floor from which they can excavate. This helps to prevent the soil from shifting and caving in the site where people may be working or equipment may be in use. 

Soil grouting is a term that the average person is not familiar with. However, if your foundation is sinking, if a hill is unstable and may slide into your home, or if you are in the excavation industry, you may hear this term. Knowing what is and when it is used can help you follow the conversation and know what a contractor, like those at T. Luckey Sons, Inc., is talking about when they mention the term.