by Jay Silver | Jan 16, 2013 | Residential Blog Posts
One of the questions I asked Ralph Meder, geologist at MCD of Central Florida, several weeks ago was, “Don’t residential property developers know that there may be sinkhole conditions before they begin building homes on a particular site?” I was thinking that if the...by Jay Silver | Dec 16, 2012 | Residential Blog Posts
I worried about giving this blog post the title, “Understanding Florida’s SB 408,” simply because there is so much about SB 408 that remains difficult to understand. Homeowners are not the only ones scratching their heads. Even the experts find it difficult to wade...by Jay Silver | Dec 13, 2012 | Residential Blog Posts
Helicon, a State of Florida industry leader in foundation and sinkhole repair, recently completed work at the site of what was once the Fontana Hall off-campus dormitory for USF students. Fontana Hall was demolished in October 2012 to make way for a new 314-unit...by Jay Silver | Oct 30, 2012 | Residential Blog Posts
Recently, an article published in the Ocala Star-Banner suggested that underpinning was a far more effective way to repair sinkhole damage than compaction grouting. From the author’s perspective, grouting alone is completely ineffective. Sinkhole damage, repaired...by Jay Silver | Sep 25, 2012 | Residential Blog Posts
If you think that Florida’s sun-kissed landscape is beautiful and unique, I’ll let you in on a secret. Subterranean Florida is just as fascinating, just as splendid, and just as intriguing as the landscape above ground — particularly when seen in the eyes of a...by Jay Silver | Sep 20, 2012 | Residential Blog Posts
September 15, 2012 — Jay Silver, President of Helicon, followed up on a promise to attend the Art after Dark reception event at The Art Lounge Gallery in Plant City and to purchase several pieces of art created by local artists. The selected artworks will be donated...