Foundations are only as good as the soil they rest on. If soil becomes damaged, so too does your home’s foundation. Soil can get damaged in three basic ways: too much moisture, drought and dryness, or poor compaction. While all three can arise anywhere in the United States, Colorado homeowners need to be most aware of dried out soil. When soil gets too dry, it becomes brittle, shrunken, and unable to support your foundation. Over time, your foundation will sink into the dry soil and cause foundation damage.