Unstable slopes of Chagrin Highlands Estates of Solon Ohio

Chagrin Highlands Estates is a subdivision located north of Route 422 in northeast Solon.  It is near the picturesque Chagrin River.  During a visit to Chagrin Highlands, I saw this colonial home that was located almost entirely below the street level.  A sloping driveway lead to the home on a quiet, private and treed sloping lot.

Mat Foundation Credit: Pacific Housing Systems

Mat Foundation Credit: Pacific Housing Systems-Click to enlarge

Potential issues at Chagrin Highlands

Potential issues at Chagrin Highlands-Click to enlarge

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Tensar geogrid reinforces highway in Solon, Ohio

Definition of a Geogrid

The word geosynthetic is used to refer to any synthetic material used in geotechnical engineering.  A geogrid is defined as a geosynthetic material consisting of connected parallel sets of tensile ribs with apertures of sufficient size to allow strike-through of surrounding soil, stone, or other geotechnical material. → continue reading Tensar geogrid reinforces highway in Solon, Ohio