Foundation Systems Forum

519 topics in this forum

1. Need opinion on home im looking at.

   By Bulldog565, February 15, 2018
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   • John Kogel
   • February 22, 2018

2. Steel frame deck around a pool

   By palmettoinspect, December 7, 2017
   • 3 replies
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   • mjr6550
   • February 17, 2018

3. Did I go too far?

   By Leighton Jantz, July 9, 2017
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   • AnthonyThow
   • September 5, 2017

4. Almost didn't go under

   By Denray, September 2, 2017
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   • mjr6550
   • September 3, 2017

5. Crawlspace height

   By Jim Baird, August 2, 2017
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   • RK52
   • August 13, 2017

6. Missing sill plate

   By Denray, July 19, 2017
   • 5 replies
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   • Mike Lamb
   • July 20, 2017

7. Kevlar-Carbon Fiber Foundation Repair

   By Mike Lamb, July 14, 2017
   • 8 replies
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   • Les
   • July 19, 2017

8. basement stair

   By Jim Baird, June 27, 2017
   • 2 replies
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   • Mike Lamb
   • June 28, 2017

9. Aluminum floor joists

   By mjr6550, May 15, 2017
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   • Jerry Simon
   • May 17, 2017

10. Advice for one who would like to become Inspectors

    By Hoss28, August 4, 2015
    • 14 replies
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    • Denray
    • March 6, 2017

11. Crawl Space Encapsulation - Part II

    By tim5055, February 23, 2017
    • 11 replies
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    • tim5055
    • February 24, 2017

12. Crushed brick under beam

    By Mike Lamb, December 24, 2016
    • 1 reply
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    • mjr6550
    • December 24, 2016

13. Kitchen floor tile missing underlayment

    By JohnMartin8784, November 29, 2016
    • 8 replies
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    • John Kogel
    • December 9, 2016

14. Squeaky floor

    By JohnMartin8784, December 3, 2016
    • 7 replies
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    • Jim Baird
    • December 7, 2016

15. Sloppy slabwork

    By Jim Baird, November 29, 2016
    • 8 replies
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    • Jim Baird
    • December 2, 2016

16. Soft ground around foundation

    By bleach333, November 19, 2016
    • 14 replies
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    • bleach333
    • November 19, 2016

17. Foundation Problems or Settling?

    By PNW2016, August 23, 2016
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    • Jim Katen
    • November 9, 2016

18. Joist supported by flat 2x8 between piers

    By palmettoinspect, November 4, 2016
    • 13 replies
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    • Jim Baird
    • November 7, 2016

19. Main Water Line runs under footing 1 2

    By Mark P, September 12, 2011
    • 27 replies
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    • Jim Katen
    • November 7, 2016

20. crawl space work

    By bleach333, August 3, 2016
    • 14 replies
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    • Jim Katen
    • November 7, 2016

21. tree stump right next to foundation

    By bleach333, October 28, 2016
    • 5 replies
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    • John Kogel
    • October 31, 2016

22. Wood Foundation Repairs

    By MichInspector, May 3, 2006
    • 7 replies
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    • aslambert
    • October 31, 2016

23. Concrete, Steel and Terra Cotta Structural Support

    By Mike Lamb, June 8, 2016
    • 3 replies
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    • jacksonnoah11
    • October 28, 2016

24. retaining wall demands

    By Jim Baird, September 16, 2016
    • 16 replies
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    • mlparham
    • September 28, 2016

25. No footer / french drain

    By NJinspector, August 31, 2016
    • 15 replies
    • 8.8k views
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    • mjr6550
    • September 2, 2016