Suggested Repairs for House Split in Half, Caused by Foundation Issues
Suggested Repairs for House Split in Half, Caused by Foundation Issues
(OP)
Home Foundation Split Along Middle Causing Cracks All along
Please respond to this if you've ever experienced an issue similar and have been successful in addressing it, or if you have advise on how to address it.
The home you see in the photo has several foundation issues. The main issue started on the east side of the home where there are two AC drains, which i have reason to believe initiated this issue. These drains were draining onto, possibly, expansive soil on the side of the foudation where the issue started. The crack is approx. in the middle of the home and runs along the entire home. The initial lift most likely cuased a leak in the plumbing causing more expansion, it odd that the crack happens along, it seems like the sewer line, It runs along two toilets.
The crack, as seen in attached photo, supports the fact that there was lift in the area directly underneath the crack. For the most part, the rest of hte foundation looks pretty solid. Expept for the poor paving around the home, which has caused all kinds of issues with the driveway - settlement, all the driveway will have to be replaced.
This home is two storeys and has developed stress cracks in many locations other than the direct areas along the crack. I know that when a certain part of the foundation sinks you can elevate it back to original height using piers or install a type of hose draining at low pressure, this hose will act as an moisture content equalizer, if foundation has sunk it will cause the soil to expand causing foundation to elevate.
Just not sure how you address an issue where the the home foundation has split in half, and the most logical reason is water/moisture leakes along that line onto expansive soil. I'm sure it is a monolithic slab, so i dont this there is an expansion join along the crack.
Please respond to this if you've ever experienced an issue similar and have been successful in addressing it, or if you have advise on how to address it.
The home you see in the photo has several foundation issues. The main issue started on the east side of the home where there are two AC drains, which i have reason to believe initiated this issue. These drains were draining onto, possibly, expansive soil on the side of the foudation where the issue started. The crack is approx. in the middle of the home and runs along the entire home. The initial lift most likely cuased a leak in the plumbing causing more expansion, it odd that the crack happens along, it seems like the sewer line, It runs along two toilets.
The crack, as seen in attached photo, supports the fact that there was lift in the area directly underneath the crack. For the most part, the rest of hte foundation looks pretty solid. Expept for the poor paving around the home, which has caused all kinds of issues with the driveway - settlement, all the driveway will have to be replaced.
This home is two storeys and has developed stress cracks in many locations other than the direct areas along the crack. I know that when a certain part of the foundation sinks you can elevate it back to original height using piers or install a type of hose draining at low pressure, this hose will act as an moisture content equalizer, if foundation has sunk it will cause the soil to expand causing foundation to elevate.
Just not sure how you address an issue where the the home foundation has split in half, and the most logical reason is water/moisture leakes along that line onto expansive soil. I'm sure it is a monolithic slab, so i dont this there is an expansion join along the crack.






RE: Suggested Repairs for House Split in Half, Caused by Foundation Issues
RE: Suggested Repairs for House Split in Half, Caused by Foundation Issues
In terms of process, i would determine if it really is expansive soil, could be done with hand auger and testing. If not underpin/support sinking foundation. if it is expansive then possibly underpin below wet-dry cycle soil or post a question to Eng-Tips for other alternatives.
RE: Suggested Repairs for House Split in Half, Caused by Foundation Issues
RE: Suggested Repairs for House Split in Half, Caused by Foundation Issues
I just don't see any way around it than to remove the bad soil out from under the crack. Unless installing a water well and lowering the groundwater table will work.. to remove moiture out of the soil.. what do you think about this option?
RE: Suggested Repairs for House Split in Half, Caused by Foundation Issues
ExcelEngineering- Are you suggesting that the property needs to be leveled? If so, I appreciate your concern, but I know for a fact that there is some kind of solution out there for this, just need to find the more appropriate one.
Please keep the suggestions coming..
And thanks everyone in advance.
RE: Suggested Repairs for House Split in Half, Caused by Foundation Issues
RE: Suggested Repairs for House Split in Half, Caused by Foundation Issues