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Old 5/27/09, 11:36 PM
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I think the most common and misunderstood settlement is the movement within the framing itself, this is caused by the wood drying out and normal bending/flexing within the structure. Nothing at all to do with the foundation or soil.


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If only drainage were given the priority of other items on site..... sigh


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