Understand the Need for Deep Foundation on Virgin Soil

What happens here

The video begins by highlighting the unusual depth of the patio foundation, referred to as 'triple deep.' The narrator explains that typically, a patio foundation only needs to be about one foot deep. However, for this brand-new house, all the soil in the patio area is 'virgin soil' that was brought in by an excavator. This freshly placed soil has not had time to settle naturally. The belief is that if a standard one-foot deep foundation were constructed on this soil, the patio would eventually settle and sink due to the soil compacting over time. This initial phase is about understanding the specific challenge posed by virgin soil in new construction.

Goal: Recognize why an exceptionally deep patio foundation is necessary due to specific soil conditions.