High Water Table
Since your are prestressing the slab anyway you can drill piers through the perimeter of the foundation to bedrock or a depth determined by the geotech which woul...
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ceiling cracking
If the cracks are hairline and there is no displacement then it might just be poor quaility taping or no taping at that point where the crack appears. If the crac...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by kirkussent
plastic pipe
The pipe is probably to drain the water behind the basement walls to prevent a buildup of hydrostatic pressure. Don't plug or remove the drain as problems could h...
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answersupdated over 16 years ago by kirkussent
Relocating my 1920 Craftsman San Diego home
You can form a footing and stem wall of concrete if you do not want to use block. The requirements will be the same regardless of the age of the house. Email me i...
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answersupdated almost 17 years ago by kirkussent
Soil
The soil is probably alkaline which is causing the concrete to effloresce the cement. This soil does need moisture though for this to happen. You might try waterp...
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answersupdated almost 17 years ago by kirkussent
The UBC is used in California
The UBC is used in California
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answersupdated almost 17 years ago by kirkussent
Stucco
Avoid synthetic stucco. there have been problems in the past due to the polymers not allowing the water to escape which then leads to molding problems. Stay with ...
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answersupdated about 17 years ago by kirkussent
slab foundation
You should first find the cause of the sinking foundation to make sure that the mudjacking will fix the problem. In my experience with sinking slabs one cause was...
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answersupdated about 17 years ago by kirkussent
