Foundation Systems Forum

521 topics in this forum

1. Are these acceptable shims/spacers on piers? 1 2

   By nuker, July 8, 2010
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   • ridgernr58
   • January 26, 2019

2. Crawspace vapor barrier question 1 2 3

   By Tim H, April 8, 2008
   • 56 replies
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   • hausdok
   • July 5, 2009

3. Radon mitigation system doesn't seem legitimate 1 2 3 4

   By curtis596, February 24, 2012
   • 77 replies
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   • albertstanley
   • June 9, 2019

4. Half basement, half crawlspace - Ever seen this?

   By coloradogiant, July 31, 2011
   • 13 replies
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   • coloradogiant
   • July 31, 2011

5. Main Water Line runs under footing 1 2

   By Mark P, September 12, 2011
   • 27 replies
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   • Jim Katen
   • November 7, 2016

6. Open Them, or Leave Crawlspace Vents Closed? 1 2

   By Tim Maxwell, November 8, 2007
   • 27 replies
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   • ken
   • November 8, 2007

7. Foundation piers, main beam, and shims

   By s welch, February 12, 2011
   • 7 replies
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   • jfmann
   • February 22, 2011

8. Weird manometer reading

   By Tomb, April 21, 2011
   • 18 replies
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   • Tomb
   • April 26, 2011

9. push piers vs. helical

   By John Dirks Jr, November 6, 2013
   • 7 replies
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   • John Dirks Jr
   • November 6, 2013

10. Undercut Footings

    By Chris Bernhardt, October 25, 2007
    • 20 replies
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    • Chris Bernhardt
    • October 25, 2007

11. Solar Tek automatic foundation vents - any reviews

    By whatever419, May 16, 2011
    • 14 replies
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    • whatever419
    • May 16, 2011

12. Concrete Foundation Spalling Concerns?

    By irwinsc, April 19, 2009
    • 12 replies
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    • Gibsonguy
    • July 3, 2009

13. Crawl Space Encapsulation 1 2 3

    By tim5055, January 5, 2014
    • 68 replies
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    • Erby
    • April 29, 2019

14. missing gutters - moss on foundation

    By ctgo4it, August 3, 2007
    • 24 replies
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    • hausdok
    • August 23, 2007

15. Soft ground around foundation

    By bleach333, November 19, 2016
    • 14 replies
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    • bleach333
    • November 19, 2016

16. Crumbly foundation

    By Brandon Whitmore, July 19, 2007
    • 17 replies
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    • Brandon Whitmore
    • July 19, 2007

17. Sistering floor joists

    By mjr6550, August 15, 2016
    • 21 replies
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    • kurt
    • August 19, 2016

18. What to look for on a brick foundation- 1904 home

    By Brandon Whitmore, March 8, 2007
    • 21 replies
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    • Richard Moore
    • March 11, 2007

19. Waterproofing and finishing a basement with a stone foundation

    By KellyCondron, February 7, 2019   

    • basement
    • waterproofing
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      • basement
      • waterproofing
      • stone foundation
      • footer
      • drain
      • pipe
      • soil acidity
      • pvc
      • finished basement
      • pennsylvania
    • 8 replies
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    • duomit
    • February 22, 2019

20. Stair Step Crack in Brick Veneer

    By 1olaris, May 5, 2011
    • 12 replies
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    • Jim Katen
    • May 7, 2011

21. 1910 Mystery Foundation Material? 1 2

    By dtontarski, April 15, 2006
    • 26 replies
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    • charlieb
    • November 23, 2012

22. Basement Floor Heaving

    By Terence McCann, May 7, 2005
    • 9 replies
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    • Terence McCann
    • May 7, 2005

23. Wood Foundation Repairs

    By MichInspector, May 3, 2006
    • 7 replies
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    • aslambert
    • October 31, 2016

24. Is this a sign of Pyrite?

    By ambrosia, March 25, 2008
    • 22 replies
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    • Erby
    • November 22, 2010

25. Home inspection shows gaps under sills,concerning?

    By scubaryan, July 2, 2012
    • 16 replies
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    • Jim Katen
    • July 4, 2012