Rio Linda’s clay soil and seasonal weather changes put extra stress on foundation pipes, making slab leaks more frequent here than in other areas. The soil shifts beneath foundations as it expands and contracts with moisture changes.
Additionally, many Rio Linda tract homes were built on old farmland with acidic soil conditions. This acidic soil accelerates corrosion of copper pipes, especially when combined with the heating and cooling cycles that cause pipes to expand and contract.
When hot water pipes aren’t used throughout the day, water cools inside them, creating condensation. This constant cycle of heating, cooling, and condensation, paired with acidic soil, wears on copper pipes over time, eventually causing leaks beneath your foundation.