Originally Posted By: dbush This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Picture shows the cracked blocks. Neither sides are loose, does not go all the way through the block. Is this more than I am seeing and I am under-emphasizing it?
Originally Posted By: dbush This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
That is why I like to do the reports at home. The more I look at the picture and think about the fact that there is also an unsupported beam inside this area makes me think there was definitely some settling. Thanks for opening my eyes Joe.
Originally Posted By: lfranklin This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Dave, Just from a quick look I was wondering if that the footing from the door to the right is the same. If so it didn’t look thick enough to give the proper support and not below the frost line and both can cause movement.
Originally Posted By: jmyers This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Dave,
I would not put much to it. If you are more comfortable with recommending evaluation by a professional by all means do so. As for me, I have seen plenty of cracks and I really have grown tired of recommending my clients spend more money for an engineer to tell them the house has settled. I do recommend monitoring the crack for further movement and seperation.
You should keep in mind that it is rare you find structural failure. If you can do like Joe H. does and see if you can tag along with an engineer. The information they would provide is priceless.
