Sand and very fine forms of other sediments are one of the most interesting mediums to drill into because it is oftentimes not what it seems. While sand is easy to sift through and move in small quantities, that does not necessarily mean that it is easy for a company that specializes in geotechnical drilling. St. Pete Beach residents might not be thinking that sand is hard to drill into, but it can be without all the right equipment that makes it easier. Here are some issues that professionals face when they are required to drill in areas with sandy soil.

Sand is Very Fine

It should come as a surprise to no one that sand is very fine and small pieces of different types of rocks or sediments. Some sands on a beach come from broken up pieces of seashells. But these small pieces of sediments have a hard time staying in place and can shift very easily. This is why it can be hard to make a bore hole for foundational drilling when a company is performing geotechnical drilling. St. Pete Beach drilling professionals often have to add some kind of liquid or fluid to the area they want to place a borehole because it will help keep the sand compact and easier to drill into while keeping its shape.

Sandy Areas Are Often Closer to Water

While additional liquid or fluid is often used by drilling professionals in order to make it easier for them to drill into sand, it is not always easy to drill into areas saturated with water which can make thick mud. Like drilling jobs that are done in sandy areas, places where water is highly abundant must use special equipment in order to effectively perform geotechnical drilling. St. Pete Beach drilling professionals may have to take more time in sandy areas and areas that have much water because it can damage their drilling equipment more easily if they are not careful.

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