0220 Ravine Lots - Structure Structural Foundation - Problems -

Image Text: Watch for cracks in side walls due to soil movement > bent tree trunks can indicate soil slippage > the maximum slope for a lot should be 1 in 2 > vegetation helps reduce erosion from rain runoff and improves the stability of the top soil layer > water at the bottom of the slope can erode the soil, leading to increased slope instability > water