Stronger home foundations needed to withstand climate change and cracking soils in Australia

Executive Briefing & Key Highlights

Drier climates are exacerbating an expensive problem for millions of Australians whose homes sit on expansive soils prone to shrinkage cracks, which have already cost insurance companies and individuals billions of dollars in repair costs. A new study by Adelaide University, using computer modeling and field observations, shows that homes are more vulnerable to damage than previously thought, and