Strong Foundations, Stronger Homes
What makes our homes structurally superior
Soil Treatment
Foundation issues can be prevented by pre-treating soils through a process called deep soil injection, where liquid stabilizing agents are injected about 10 feet into the ground using high-pressure water. These agents—often lime, cement slurry, or chemical stabilizers—modify the properties of expansive or weak soils by reducing their ability to absorb water and swell. This treatment creates a more stable, compacted base beneath the foundation, minimizing soil movement and reducing the risk of cracking, shifting, or settling over time.
Tailored Cure Times
We adjust curing periods based on the surface conditions and weather patterns to ensure the concrete develops maximum strength and durability.
Our team carefully monitors the water content in the concrete mix to prevent differential volume changes.
This reduces the risk of excessive shrinkage and cracking as the concrete cures.
Precise Water Control
Environmental Monitoring
We closely track the temperature of the air, soil, and concrete mix to ensure they're within ideal ranges. For instance, concrete should never be poured over ground colder than 35°F, and we maintain no more than a colder than 20°F difference between the concrete and ambient air temperature to prevent thermal stress.
Precision in Every Pour
At Stack & Standard, high performance starts from the ground up. Every foundation is engineered with a building-science mindset, beginning with soil preparation that goes far beyond typical residential practice. We stabilize soils beneath our homes using deep soil injections extending up to 10 feet below grade—reducing movement, improving bearing consistency, and creating a more reliable long-term foundation system before any concrete is placed.
Moisture control is treated with the same level of rigor. Rather than relying on the code-minimum 6-mil vapor barrier commonly used in residential construction, we specify a 10-mil polyethylene vapor barrier beneath all slabs and grade beams, with fully overlapped and sealed seams. This higher-performance layer significantly reduces ground moisture intrusion, helping protect indoor air quality, floor finishes, and the long-term durability of the home.
Every pour is guided by detailed engineering, verified soil conditions, and disciplined execution—because a truly high-performance home isn’t built on shortcuts.
Here’s how we ensure excellence:
