Denray Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I wonder why these large cracks in this porch? Both sides. Click to Enlarge 47.69 KB Click to Enlarge 50.5 KB Click to Enlarge 55.09 KB Click to Enlarge 76.08 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baird Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 My wild guess is that this porch is an add-on included in a remodel. Whatever was there before was replaced by infill prior to tile placement. Infill has settled. btw like that cottage style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Segmented pour? Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjr6550 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 1. Porch built on fill and slab or foundation settled or pushed out walls a bit. 2. Concrete shrinkage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosier inspector Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Looks like poured concrete tooled and stained to look like tile. These "cracks" would be control or expansion joints. There should be material in between to keep out water, but it's not as critical under a cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 We would call that a Craftsman style. I think the house is older and the porch was rebuilt, with that added section that is not under the roof. Amateurs didn't prep the fill properly and forgot the drainage. The original crafts-men would have put scuppers in the walls for drainage and the wood floor would have been completely under the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottpat Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I would also say the porch is not original to the home. Most likely the home had a stoop or steps with a small entry porch. At sometime the sides were added on. Could be fill or even a suspended slab? Something has moved, settled (earthquake). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 The substrate and framing beneath could be wood? Differential movement of wood with the masonry as goes the climate would cause cracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denray Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 As usual, thank you for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Amaral Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 That's what my long Sears pry-bar handle is for.. 'sounding' the slab to see if there is settlement beneath it.. Looks like gravel below it settled...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 They didn't just pour concrete over the old wood porch, or did they? [:-crazy] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow4 Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Discuss your problem with flooring contractor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Taylor Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Cracks in your porch don't mean that there are some foundational issues bit there is always a risk that they could be a sign of any more serious damage. you also need to determine whether it is due to some surface imperfections or structural issues. I will suggest the following options: -An epoxy sealant to repair and protect your porch from further damage. -A low-pressure crack injection. -Polyurethane caulking. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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