Yep John, I think you are right. There are black crystal looking modules in the center of each eruption that have expanded. Surrounding the black crystal is cinder block looging material [gray/grey]. The amount of mold in the basement points to excess moisture and the sealing paint on the surface of the wall was done for a purpose. This may have happend before, wall repaired, sealed and then failed again. The next time I am in the neighborhood I will recheck and see if I can talk to the neighbors.
Thanks for the real help guys and for the others, jokes are somewhat funny but don't quit your day jobs...


Dick Moran
True Blue Home Inspections
A Div of RAM2, LLC.
Clarksville, MD