Foundation Systems Forum

518 topics in this forum

1. Definition of foundation?

   By Tom Corrigan, April 8, 2011
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   • mgbinspect
   • April 12, 2011

2. Attempt at conditioning the crawl?

   By Robert Jones, April 5, 2011
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   • Robert Jones
   • April 6, 2011

3. What type of stone is this?

   By Neal Lewis, March 28, 2011
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   • hausdok
   • March 29, 2011

4. Mud in Drain Tile

   By Mark P, March 7, 2011
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   • nookandcranny
   • March 24, 2011

5. Bad design is causing headaches

   By John Kogel, March 16, 2011
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   • John Kogel
   • March 17, 2011

6. Main Beam Question

   By Terence McCann, March 11, 2011
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   • Bill Kibbel
   • March 12, 2011

7. Hydrostatic Pressure Crack?

   By Ben H, March 10, 2011
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   • Ben H
   • March 11, 2011

8. Water on top of Vapor barrier

   By Bill H, March 19, 2010
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   • Jim Decker
   • March 10, 2011

9. Black deposits on framing, 2 layers insulation

   By JDP, March 4, 2011
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   • resqman
   • March 6, 2011

10. Wet (& missing) rim joist, sill plate, etc.

    By Erby, March 5, 2011
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    • Erby
    • March 5, 2011

11. This post has been deleted

    By E-townSanders, March 3, 2011
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    • Bill Kibbel
    • March 4, 2011

12. Moisture in Poured Foundation Wall?

    By Mark P, February 21, 2011
    • 4 replies
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    • Mark P
    • February 22, 2011

13. pier -- eccentric load pics

    By AHI in AR, February 22, 2011
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    • Jerry Lozier
    • February 22, 2011

14. wood foundation

    By Jerry Lozier, February 21, 2011
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    • hausdok
    • February 22, 2011

15. Foundation piers, main beam, and shims

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

16. Foundation Cracks

    By robert1966, January 5, 2011
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    • jfmann
    • February 18, 2011

17. foundation issue in potential home purchase?

    By msuwigwam, February 14, 2011
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    • mgbinspect
    • February 16, 2011

18. No footer

    By Charlie R, January 24, 2011
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    • inspector57
    • January 25, 2011

19. Condo ugh! Use sprayfoam betwn crawl space joists?

    By whatever419, January 12, 2011
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    • whatever419
    • January 14, 2011

20. Foundation waterproofing-- interior.

    By Brandon Whitmore, December 11, 2010
    • 8 replies
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    • robert1966
    • December 27, 2010

21. Awesome block job

    By Ben H, December 21, 2010
    • 24 replies
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    • robert1966
    • December 27, 2010

22. Condo Conditioned Crawlspaces - Ventilation? 1 2

    By whatever419, November 15, 2010
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    • keithsines
    • November 26, 2010

23. Is this a sign of Pyrite?

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

24. Calling Perma-Seal, Good Results

    By Mike Lamb, November 18, 2010
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    • Mike Lamb
    • November 18, 2010

25. ca 1900 crumbling brick

    By John Dirks Jr, November 7, 2010
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    • John Dirks Jr
    • November 8, 2010