Observed arrival · 2026-09-01
The Dirt Reader
A Central Texas field guide to expansive clay, foundation movement, and the soil beneath a house.
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The guide separates the recurring seasonal movement of expansive clay from one-time settling, then uses local geography to qualify broad claims about Central Texas soil. Its walk-around is framed as 17 checks taking about twenty minutes, and the page links readers to USDA NRCS soil descriptions, foundation guidance, concrete standards, TREC material, and regional water rules. Interactive controls include “Dig,” “Copy my result,” and “Start over,” with text equivalents provided for those sections.
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