Case Study
Lakefront Home Protected from Settlement Threat
CASE STUDY ® RAM JACK WEST www.ramjackwest.com | 866-472-6522 Seattle, Washington WA201803 74 RAM JACK STEEL PILES INSTALLED! RESIDENTIAL LAKEFRONT HOME PROTECTED FROM SETTLEMENT THREATLiving on lakefront property can be quite enjoyable, especially in a beautiful home like this one on Lake Sammamish in Bellevue, Washington. Unfortunately, foundation issues are no respecter of persons, as the owners of this scenic dwelling found out. PROBLEM This home sits only 20 ft. from the shoreline of Lake Sammamish, which causes the water table to run directly underneath the property. Changes in the water table, coupled with expansion of the home through multiple additions over time led to serious settlement, leaving large cracks throughout the slab foundation. PROPOSED SOLUTION After