I finally understood why my boss always checks for frost heave in early spring

Last Tuesday in Grand Rapids, we set a 40-foot section of cedar privacy fence that looked perfect by 5 PM. Came back the next morning and the whole line had shifted almost two inches out of plumb. The ground had thawed overnight and the frost pushed the posts up. My boss just pointed at the ground and said, 'Told you so.' Has anyone else had a job ruined by a quick thaw like that?

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carter.cora16d ago

Disagree completely, since a good forecast and prep work prevents that, unlike @laura667's patio.

jenkins.elizabeth17d ago

Honestly, I've found a good pre-thaw inspection usually catches those issues.

laura66717d ago

We lost a whole patio slab in Duluth last March. The ground just turned to soup overnight. I mean, you can check the forecast, but that quick thaw will get you every time.