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Foundation Failure 

What causes Foundation Failure?

5 Foundation Failure Warning Signs

1

Cracked chimney

CRACKS IN BRICK-THESE CRACKS VARY IN SIZE BUT ARE NORMALLY BIGGER AT THE TOP AND NARROW AT THE BOTTOM ACCOMPANIED BY THE WALL ROLLING

Cracks in corners

2

Cracks in corners – Check to see if there are cracks in the siding of your home or around doors and windows inside and outside.

3

Cracks-in-the-floor

Cracks in the floor – If there are cracks in the tiles or flooring of your home, it is likely the foundation is affected by the settlement.

4

Cracks in walls

Cracks in sheet-rock or drywall – Most of these cracks are easy cosmetic repairs but they can open up again indicating a problem.

5

cracks in stucco

Cracks in stucco – Cracks that look like an ascending staircase are an indicator of problems with the foundation.

Causes of foundation failure
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