I am curious as to how thick the concrete needs to be.
The soil is heavy clay and is located in southeast Texas if that helps.
Thanks, Clay
Dear Clay,
Even up here in snowy Connecticut, where I'm located, we've heard about your famous Texas "gumbo clay" which can eat an entire house.
I wouldn't go near the stuff without consulting a local structural engineer, but I would suggest that, instead of concrete block, I'd stick to reinforced, poured concrete which is much, much stronger.
Good luck with your project,
David Moore, AIA
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