Central Florida, where Orlando is located, is dominated by an abundance of sandy soils. Sand-based soils have much finer and smaller soil particles compared to other types of soil, making it one of the more ideal soil types since this allows for better water drainage and filtering capabilities. While this is the case, sandy soils do have one pitfall, and that is vulnerability to soil erosion. Soil erosion is a phenomenon that describes when soil particles are washed or eroded away by wind or water. It can cause numerous issues in your home if not addressed for a long period of time, especially in areas that do have a lot of wind and water (whether in the form of rain or humidity). Orlando, FL, specifically, experiences an annual average of 52 inches of rain. Most of this rain is concentrated during the hot summer months, where the temperature can range from 72 to 92°F. This makes the city extremely humid during this time of the year, which does not combine well with the type of soil that is dominant in this region. Numerous bouts of rain in large quantities can certainly cause the sandy soil of Orlando to erode away. The more that this happens, the less soil that is present, allowing for more water to invade underground. The likelihood that this water will enter your crawl space, beneath concrete, and interfere with your foundation structure increases significantly—and a high accumulation of water is never good for areas of your home. Cracks and holes may begin to form, followed by leaks or flooding, thus, paving the way for water damages, such as settlement, shrinking, and rot.