Ground Conditions
The USDA's Sebree soil series, whose official type location is in Canyon County about 6 miles north of Caldwell, describes a cemented hardpan 20 to 40 inches down with slow permeability above it. Soils like that drain slowly, which is why we pay attention to downspouts, irrigation and slope around every slab. It's also why sealing open joints before winter matters; see crack and joint sealing.




