mridgeelk Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 These pics show failed footer pads. The soils in this area can be very high in alkali content. I believe that this damage is due to the incorrect type of portland cement used in the concrete or possibly incorrect cement/water ratio although the concrete stem wall is in relatively good shape. Any comments? Ed Image Insert: 269.51 KB Image Insert: 275.56 KB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I'm betting they used native soil as a fine aggregate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 That'd be my call also, or some variation of that. I've seen whack job builds where they dig the hole for the footing, then mix the mud right in the hole. For something to fall apart that badly, the entire mix had to be a mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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