http://www.kivitv.com/news/local/193186431.html
Causative factors, foundation movement, foundation cracks
http://www.amherst.ny.us/pdf/building/soilsstudy/TOASFS_section3.pdf
…may result from/include,
1.compression of a soft layer in the ground as a result of the applied or perimeter loads
2.shrinkage and swelling of clays…
3.soil softening
4.compression of filled ground
5.frost heave
6.variations in groundwater level
7.erosion
8.nearby construction or excavation :mrgreen:
9.chemical attack on foundations
10.collapse of mine workings…
11.vibration :mrgreen:
Here, basement wall bowed in, multiple cracks, deteriorating blocks,leaks due to clay and underground TREE ROOTS. Some body tried patching,caulking the deteriorating blocks and cracks on the inside #-o
http://picasaweb.google.com/101049034584960315932/BasementWaterproofing57#5548410457797190626
http://picasaweb.google.com/101049034584960315932/BasementWaterproofing57#5548410447381378018
http://picasaweb.google.com/101049034584960315932/BasementWaterproofing57#5548410427893507570
http://picasaweb.google.com/101049034584960315932/BasementWaterproofing57#5548410471469884754
http://picasaweb.google.com/101049034584960315932/BasementWaterproofing57#5548410485968789730
http://picasaweb.google.com/101049034584960315932/BasementWaterproofing57#5548410515206780130
And if a basement is FINISHED then one won’t see what’s REALLY going-on wiff 1+ basement wall.
OR, if you hired an interior system company who covered part of all of the basement wall then your not going to see what may be happening to your foundation wall, eh. Got milk? :-k