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5/27/09, 10:36 PM
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Types of settlement.
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5/27/09, 10:46 PM
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Re: Types of settlement.
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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5/28/09, 11:52 AM
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Re: Types of settlement.
If only drainage were given the priority of other items on site..... sigh
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