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  1. GhieBau

    Horizontal Foundation Crack

    Thank you for the input! Hoping to hear what others think as well.
  2. GhieBau

    Horizontal Foundation Crack

    Beam is seated on the ground (crawl apace). Crack is near the end. Wood floor sits on top of the beam. There is no new addition or added weight on the part of the house. It doesn't show excessive deflection.
  3. GhieBau

    Horizontal Foundation Crack

    Thank you for responding! This is on the beam in the crawl space of a 32 year old home. The crack was noticed recently during an inspection for this home that we are planning to purchase. Location is in Northern California. We requested seller for repairs but his contractor said they will just...
  4. GhieBau

    Horizontal Foundation Crack

    Hello! Hoping someone can answer this question. I found a horizontal crack in the foundation, 6 to 7 feet in length, 3/16 of an inch in its widest point. I just want to verify if silicone is adequate to fix this as advised by the contractor? Thank you for the guidance.

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