Iron ochre
Iron ochre first started causing damage to Quebec homes 25 years ago. The iron found in soil oxidises when it comes into contact with water and the process accelerates when oxygen is present, eventually turning it into iron hydroxide mud. There are two kinds of ochre: bacterial ochre that forms in sandy soils, and chemical ochre that is found in clayey or organic soils.
If you observe one or more of the following:
You may be affected by iron ochre
If your land is affected by iron ochre, you will not be able to eliminate it, but you must take preventive or corrective measures as water is no longer being effectively drained from around your home, which may result in severe damage.
There are several solutions possible:
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