The practice of Soil Stabilization has been with us for many years. However, the use of sophisticated chemicals for this purpose is a more recent phenomenon. More recently the science of developing man-made chemical mixtures designed specifically to reduce the natural tendency of clay-based soils to expand and contract given the presence or absence of moisture has reached new and unprecedented levels of success.

The addition of these chemicals to the soil lessens the need for expensive removal and replacement of subgrade and/or the costly “over design” of foundations to accommodate for such conditions. Condor SS soil stabilizer is just such a product. Designed by Earth Science Products, Corp. of Aurora, Oregon, Condor SS minimizes the tendency of soils to expand through the presence of excess moisture by altering the chemical properties of the soil by use of an Ion Exchange Resin (IER). It is differentiated from other chemical stabilizers due to the use of water-soluble sulphonated oils. These oils are very effective.

As soil electrolytes because of their high chemical stability, great affinity to ringed structures and associated metal ions, and also for their powerful ionizing capability.

When the ionization process is complete, a more uniform soil mass is produced. Not only is the clay more resistant to water, but bearing strength is increased. Clay formations that are considered to be highly active when introduced to moisture can be treated effectively utilizing this process.

Condor SS is an environmentally safe, non-toxic chemical that will not harm people, pets or landscaping and can be used either before construction of the slab or as a remedial method afterwards.

Engineering data available on request.


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