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Foundation Failure
What causes Foundation Failure?
5 Foundation Failure Warning Signs
1
CRACKS IN BRICK-THESE CRACKS VARY IN SIZE BUT ARE NORMALLY BIGGER AT THE TOP AND NARROW AT THE BOTTOM ACCOMPANIED BY THE WALL ROLLING
2
Cracks in corners – Check to see if there are cracks in the siding of your home or around doors and windows inside and outside.
3
Cracks in the floor – If there are cracks in the tiles or flooring of your home, it is likely the foundation is affected by the settlement.
4
Cracks in sheet-rock or drywall – Most of these cracks are easy cosmetic repairs but they can open up again indicating a problem.
5
Cracks in stucco – Cracks that look like an ascending staircase are an indicator of problems with the foundation.
