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Old 1/25/07, 2:54 PM
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Default Driveway / garage foundation intersection

Today's inspection.

2005 built home never lived in.

Home had what I consider significant drainage issues as they had managed to make all four sides drain to the foundation...but I digress.

The driveway is uneven with the foundation where they meet. In a single visit I cannot comment on whether it was poured this way or has moved in two years. But I see this occassionally. I could not find a code / rule to back up calling it out other than it seems wrong and is a trip hazard.

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Oh and yes I do believe the white stain is from water entering the garage as the driveway is one of the surfaces that is sloped toward the house.
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Old 1/25/07, 3:38 PM
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Default Re: Driveway / garage foundation intersection

Poor workmanship, will collect water and rot out the jambs etc.

It had to be poured that way but no idea why.



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Old 1/25/07, 7:46 PM
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Default Re: Driveway / garage foundation intersection

If it moved that much where is the crack? It wouls be noticable movement. I too believe it was poured that way. Lousy job.
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