When you start construction of structure, you need to keep a number of factors in mind. One of them is checking for whether the ground contains soil that does not erode and how stable the ground is to handle such a colossal construction. This is imperative when you need to construct on clay soil which is very unstable in terms of its movement. Failing to examine the clay soil may lead to developing cracks on the walls of your building once built. This is because when there is a dry season going on, clay tends to shrink and break due to dryness. During wet seasons or winter when the atmosphere is moist, clay has a propensity to expand and thus move. This may be observed distinctly in ponds or creeks where cracks develop on the ground during seasons when there is little or no water.
Building a base on a solid ground or a ground that does not get affected much by the change in atmospheric or artificial watering methods. Such ground may be stabilized by introducing lime in the soil which makes the soil more stable to build on.
Lime is introduced in the trenches that are dug when laying the foundation of a structure, into columns that are dug 3 feet apart from each other. The lime is slurry when introduced but dries eventually, making it a strong foundation for laying the construction of your structure. This will ensure that the structure would not develop cracks and will remain firm on the ground for years to come.
