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  1. andro1

    Cracks in Foundation

    mesampah, Actually, I did end up buying the house. Considering that I was already about 8K out of pocket (advance+upgrades), there was not much I could do. However, I did get the foundation inspected by a structural engineer. It so happened, that the engineer did the inspection the same day the...
  2. andro1

    Cracks in Foundation

    Thanks for the cautionary words. I am taking as many pictures as I can, visiting the site almost every day. I guess the essential problem is the distinction between non-critical hairline cracks and groundshift. Would any of you know the ramifications of "walking"? i.e. I have already...
  3. andro1

    Cracks in Foundation

    Thanks for your reply. I will check with the builder if the plan was engineered. I did see a diagram that showed the layout of the cables and a certificate from the foundation design firm certifying compliance with the Post Tension Institute plan. Given that this is not a custom home, I wonder...
  4. andro1

    Cracks in Foundation

    Hello, We are building a home in North Dallas and concrete was recently poured on for the post-tension slab (one week ago). When I went to the site today, I noticed that there were several cracks all hairline. Once crack that concerns me is on what will eventually be the master bath. This crack...

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