Why does my house crack more in summer?
Clay shrinks as it dries, and the edges of the slab can drop. After rain, the soil swells again.
Schertz neighborhoods along the I-35 corridor sit mostly on clay that swells and shrinks with Central Texas weather.
Schertz stretches across parts of Guadalupe, Bexar, and Comal counties along I-35 northeast of San Antonio, next to Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph. Most homes are slab-on-grade in subdivisions built over the last few decades, largely on expansive clay soil.
Long dry summers shrink the clay, and storms swell it back, so seasonal cracking is common.
On expansive clay, keeping soil moisture more even helps. Good gutters, grading away from the house, and steady watering during droughts (within local watering rules) can reduce movement. See drainage and moisture control.
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Clay shrinks as it dries, and the edges of the slab can drop. After rain, the soil swells again.
Many newer homes are. Look for a stamped notice in the garage slab warning not to cut it, and mention it when you request an inspection.
Sometimes, for mild movement. The inspection shows whether structural repair is also needed.
Use the inspection request form or call (346) 679-7687.
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