Concrete block.foundation cracks 1

[Jmeng1026]

Do these cracks look concerning or are they just superficial?

 

[phamENG]

Horizontal cracks in a basement wall weeping water? Superficial isn't exactly the word I'd go for...

 

[JedClampett]

If you're finishing that basement, they're concerning.

 

[Jmeng1026]

I don't think they plan on finishing the basement. They're looking to take the roof off and add a second story to the house.

Their finance company said they need an engineer to provide a letter stating what repairs need to be done if any.

I don't have enough experience with this type of issue so I will be referring them to another engineer.

 

[phamENG]

Good idea. Can certainly be repaired, but it'll be a challenge. Getting footing sizes under basements can be a bit tricky, too. But maybe that's just because I live on the coast in an area where basements were outlawed a few decades ago. Still have them in some places and dealing with them isn't fun.

 

[ChipB]

I've called out for these in the past:

https://www.griptite.com/foundation-repair-products/wall-anchor-system/

They engineer it and install it.