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Old 2/2/07, 12:15 PM
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Default Blocks kicking out

This was a small addition (more like an extension) to the rear of a kitchen. A footing and slab was poured and 2 courses of block support the 4 foot "addition". The corner blocks have kicked out at one corner. There does not appear to be any settling or currently any movement of the structure above it.

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Old 2/2/07, 2:38 PM
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Default Re: Blocks kicking out

I see the snow. Is it possible that water got behind or in between the block and froze to push it away?
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Old 2/2/07, 3:04 PM
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I see the snow. Is it possible that water got behind or in between the block and froze to push it away?
It appears that they were kicked out well before winter. Though it is hard to see from the inside, it is possible that there is a crack in the footing a few inches to the left of the shifted blocks.



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David,

Is the footing below the frost line?
Maybe it's not deep enough and what you are seeing is frost heave damage JMHO
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That would have been my question as Michael just mentioned.

Is this foundation below the frost line?

It appears as the frost action has laterally applied the forces to the block wall and if not anchored properly to the sill of the house, would explain why you did not notice any movement within the dwelling.
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Of course if I knew that I wouldn't need you guys now would I? Too bad the seller recently had a massive stroke and can't talk.



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Of course if I knew that I wouldn't need you guys now would I? Too bad the seller recently had a massive stroke and can't talk.
Trying to help you here based on a little picture that tells us nothing but speculation and opinions based on what could or might have happened, because we do not see the whole picture as you obviously did.

If you did not hear what you wanted to hear, I guess we opologize for that and wish you luck in figureing it out on your own.

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Old 2/3/07, 11:10 AM
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Of course if I knew that I wouldn't need you guys now would I? Too bad the seller recently had a massive stroke and can't talk.
Then write it up as foundation displacement - monitor for changes, verify permits for addition and consider consulting a structural engineer for a definitive opinion. Now get get snippy with me young man!
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Old 2/3/07, 12:30 PM
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Trying to help you here based on a little picture that tells us nothing but speculation and opinions based on what could or might have happened, because we do not see the whole picture as you obviously did.

If you did not hear what you wanted to hear, I guess we opologize for that and wish you luck in figureing it out on your own.

Thank you/.

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1. The question about how deep the footing goes is nice to speculate about but with the lack of construction information and being the dead of winter, it's not a question anyone can readily answer.

2. It is pretty much all speculation without an expert evaluation, just though some people would have something useful to add. A group of local inspectors had plenty to say and suggest.

3. I had no expectations of hearing one thing or another.



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A group of local inspectors had plenty to say and suggest.
I'm curious...what'd they say?



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Then write it up as foundation displacement - monitor for changes, verify permits for addition and consider consulting a structural engineer for a definitive opinion.

and I'd recommend that the guys keeps taking his meds !!!


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and I'd recommend that the guys keeps taking his meds !!!


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