Foundation cracks that form diagonally in concrete or through block faces signify a settling foundation. ... Cracks accompanied by other symptoms, such as doors and windows sticking, ...

Foundation cracks can appear in multiple places in your home, including along the foundation slabs, on walls, near windows and doorways, and more. But not all cracks mean the same thing.

If the foundation has already been affected by water drainage issues, you might need to hire a foundation repair expert to fix cracks and correct any imbalances. 3. Sticking Doors and Windows ...

Reid: Before a big storm hits, go over your foundation and plug any holes, fill in cracks in the walls, caulk windows, window wells and doors, and apply a waterproof coating to prevent moisture ...

Q. I’m thinking of buying a home that has significant cracks in the concrete foundation. Family members are urging me to run away from this house. I’m thinking it’s a deal and ...

All concrete foundations crack. Concrete is brittle, and shrinks after initial installation. We all live and work in buildings with foundation cracks. Shrinkage cracks are not a problem. But what ...

A “moderate” crack is anything ⅛ to ¾ inch with maybe some leaning in the foundation. Cracks that fall into this classification can possibly be more of a structural concern.

When foundation walls are cracked or have holes, water can seep in from groundwater or from on-grade water. Windows and Doors Water can migrate into the basement through basement windows and doors.

Analyzing basement cracks, shifts. In the last couple of articles we have been discussing what I see and what you see when looking at the same area or item in a house.

DON’T make wall repairs when there’s standing water in the basement. During a rainy season, a crack in a basement wall can ...

Even a small crack inside or outside a house can signal foundation problems such as buckling and settling. Fixing the damage now, rather than later, could save lots of money. “There are smaller ...

FARGO - The drought has parched lawns, lined the ground with cracks - and could threaten the foundations of buildings. The clay soils of the Red River Valley act much like a sponge, expanding when ...