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Common Causes of Slope Failure
To have an idea of where to begin the slope failure mitigation in your property, you must first take the time to understand the factors that leads to slope failure in the first place. After all, slope repair is not a one size fits all kind of solution. Each slope is different when it comes to geology, soil composition, vegetation … Continue reading
Slope Repair Basics: Great Los Angeles Floods
Beside the threat of a big earthquake, Southern California also has a history of destructive storms and along with it, floods, landslides, mudslides, etc. This threat is aggravated by the fact that a lot of homes in southern California are located on hillsides or steep slopes. To cite some examples: Los Angeles 1938, two storm systems from the Pacific battered … Continue reading
