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Old 12-15-2007, 08:08 PM
Chuck Edwards Chuck Edwards is offline
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Location: Walker louisiana
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Stair step cracks ,no crack in foundation ,8 foot from window
I'm new to this forum and was wondering if any of you guys can help.Found stair step cracking in the morter joints,on a 2 story home 38-40 years old. The cracks are on the far right corner where a fire place chimney is present and are only on one side of the corner .The cracks ended at the window without any indication of foundation damage (at this point).I'm considering siting the possibility of foundation movement ?

Next issue is definite foundation movement with 2 hairline cracks found in 2 areas at the front of the home. The floor in the home is out of level all the way through and there is apparent movement because I found signifigant separation on the interior walls .I now that I will refer a structural engineer ,but I was looking for some input .would have sent pick but I have to resize them.Thanks in advance.
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