Replacement of existing foundation
Replacement of existing foundation
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Looking for any input on following.
Customer is looking to have existing block foundation of small ranch home removed & replaced with concrete foundation walls.
Existing walls are failing in various ways, such as horizontal cracking, vertical corner cracks,water penetration.
Any input in the procedure process of removing existing walls or any prior experience in such a matter will be greatly appriciated...
Customer is looking to have existing block foundation of small ranch home removed & replaced with concrete foundation walls.
Existing walls are failing in various ways, such as horizontal cracking, vertical corner cracks,water penetration.
Any input in the procedure process of removing existing walls or any prior experience in such a matter will be greatly appriciated...






RE: Replacement of existing foundation
With the temp. shoring in place, the perimeter walls may be excavated, removed, and replaced. You might want to look at the condition of the footings as well and replace those if necessary.
This requires significant excavation (if its a basement) and less amounts if a crawlspace but the concept is the same either way.
With a basement, its a good idea to provide an improved foundation/wall drainage system and waterproofing on the walls.
Once the walls are complete, the shoring can be removed to re-establish the support on the new walls. There might be slight changes in levelness and some movement in all this so the owner should be warned that wall cracks might occur. Photographing the interior walls prior to the work is a good idea in that it positively documents the original condition.
RE: Replacement of existing foundation
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RE: Replacement of existing foundation
RE: Replacement of existing foundation