Eroding Land in Costa Rica is Common But What Can You Do About it?

Aug. 7, 2010 - PRLog -- Every year in Costa Rica the rainfall is measured in meters and the range is drastic lying between 6m (18 feet) and 1.5m (4 feet). The point is, it rains plenty in Costa Rica for many months of the year.

All this rainfall can induce landslides and severe erosion. The current "status quo" when it comes to foundations in Costa Rica is a system called the floating foundation. Floating foundations are built on the surface of the soil with very little penetration in to the earth below. This is a system that is very effective for earthquake prone areas. The problem with this system of foundations for homes, is the fact that when the earth moves, and it will, the softer strata near the surface, will liquify to an extent depending on the size of the tremor. When the land softens, it begins to move. Whether it sinks or slides, it's going to move.

With Ram Jacks helical (screw) system of securing a foundation, the screws are drilled until a predetermined pressure ratio is met. This will determine the weight capacity of the foundation itself. The most important fact is that the helicals (screws) are applied to strata far stronger than what is achievable on or near the surface.

The Ram Jack system is also, and mainly, used to "lift" properties and foundations that have already slid or sank. Ranked throughout the world as the #1 solution for foundation repair, the Ram Jack system of helicals is proven and guaranteed to ensure your home's security in times when you need it most.

It is true that many  believe the system to be expensive, however once you look a little closer, you begin to see that although immediate costs might be slightly higher, the future costs you may face could be through the roof!

For example, a new standard size 2-level home might require fourteen columns done the traditional way here in Costa Rica, yet with the Ram Jack system, this same home could be built using only four or five helicals (screws). In this case the savings are observed immediately.

As development in Costa Rica increases, so do the cases of improperly built homes, sliding or sinking in to the soft earth that is so common in the country. Sure a floating foundation might be just fine for a smaller "Tico style" home however these systems are not going to bode well for larger homes with pools and guest house etc. Almost weekly here in the Southern Zone, there are people reporting some kind of foundation or support failure on their properties. Whether its a pool, garage, home or hotel, if it was not properly secured during construction, chances are good you may face support issues in the future, especially considering the terrain we have in Southern Costa Rica.

Grant "Pepper" Bonsib, owner operator of Ram Jack in Costa Rica, is an honest, out of the box creative individual that loves a good challenge. Pepper is a proven visionary who has a list of inventions including his masterpiece of engineering wonder, the "Dome House" of Colorado. This home was built by Pepper after many engineers claimed it couldn't be done. Pepper is also responsible for repairing many land failures that "other" so called experts could not. When it comes to concrete and retention systems in Costa Rica, Pepper is certainly the man that should be high on your list.

Pepper is located in Dominical, Costa Rica yet has operations in Panama and throughout Costa Rica. For more information on concrete repair solutions along with retention systems unique to Ram Jack and Pepper Bonsib, visit his web site at: http://www.ramjackcr.com

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Ram Jack is the world leader in foundation repair and land retention systems. We are an international company with agents throughout the world including Panama and right here in Costa Rica. As you are already aware, Central America receives tremendous amounts of rainfall each and every year, and if your foundation is not properly supported, your home might just slide away and with it, your dreams, family treasures and of course...your investment.

When you choose one of our certified Ram Jack installers to do the work on your home, you can relax, knowing that your home is in the right hands. Backed by the cumulative knowledge and support of the largest foundation repair network in the world.