Foundation Systems Forum

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1. Cedar post pier and beam replacement

   By rlskfoster, December 20, 2004
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   • rlskfoster
   • December 20, 2004

2. Girder beam Splicing. OK over posts?

   By juzplanekrazy, March 23, 2013
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   • hausdok
   • March 26, 2013

3. Terra Cotta Basements

   By Terence McCann, June 22, 2011
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   • Terence McCann
   • June 22, 2011

4. Exposed Sill Plate

   By link420, March 26, 2007
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   • link420
   • March 26, 2007

5. Water on top of Vapor barrier

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

6. sandblast limestone foundation

   By tcupps1, February 4, 2009
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   • Bill Kibbel
   • February 5, 2009

7. Rusted Rebar and Spalling

   By Ricky, September 25, 2008
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   • Ricky
   • September 25, 2008

8. Basement Bottom Plate embedded in cement floor

   By Big Bill, May 10, 2011
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   • leeboy
   • January 21, 2012

9. Brown granules

   By krysanic, December 17, 2009
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   • John Dirks Jr
   • February 2, 2010

10. No anchor bolts

    By David Meiland, March 7, 2013
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    • John Kogel
    • March 9, 2013

11. Pier and Beam VS Slab

    By roundrockbroker, May 16, 2011
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    • Jim Katen
    • May 17, 2011

12. UPDATE: Worried sick about red maples close to hou 1 2

    By oatmealeater, August 26, 2013
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    • Mike Lamb
    • October 7, 2013

13. Sight unseen brick foundation

    By randynavarro, December 16, 2011
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    • allseason
    • December 17, 2011

14. Radon Level Over 4.0

    By Tomb, October 19, 2011
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    • John Dirks Jr
    • October 21, 2011

15. Preserved Wood Foundations

    By klhawes, December 10, 2007
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    • klhawes
    • December 26, 2007

16. cinder block on slab?

    By TimWhalen, January 21, 2015
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    • TimWhalen
    • January 21, 2015

17. Footing and Foundation Forms 1 2

    By RobC, August 18, 2009
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    • Garet
    • August 22, 2009

18. 1910 concrete foundation

    By John Kogel, April 14, 2011
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    • Gibsonguy
    • April 17, 2011

19. Wall Anchors,basement waterproofing etc

    By John Bubber, March 25, 2010
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    • Bill Kibbel
    • May 13, 2010

20. Anchor bolts missing

    By Erby, August 28, 2014
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    • mjr6550
    • November 30, 2014

21. Where do they come from. 1 2

    By Phillip, December 18, 2007
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    • hausdok
    • December 19, 2007

22. Stone Foundation Help 1 2

    By mikeyjw600, March 16, 2016
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    • Marc
    • March 19, 2016

23. Cracks In Concrete Basement Floor

    By Terence McCann, December 13, 2004
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    • Jim Baird
    • December 15, 2004

24. Excessive Shimming... Is that a problem? 1 2

    By Mourad, March 6, 2012
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    • Bill Kibbel
    • March 14, 2012

25. ca 1900 crumbling brick

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