carlucci29
Computer
I am in the process of building a house and the builder forgot to install plumbing for a sink in the basement. The builder sawcut the slab for about 15-20 feet and 12 inches wide. After this cut, I noticed a crack in the floor that runs the entire width of the house from front to back. The crack is maybe 1/16 of an inch and 1/8 of an inch is some spots. Is this crack something to be alarmed over? I am an IT Engineer, so this isn't my forte, but I assume that the sawcut relieved pressure on the slab and caused the crack. I am starting to notice more cracks now, running from the saw cut, as well as near the foundation walls in the corner. Is this just aesthetics, or is there a need to start hollering at the builder? Also, when they filled the sawcut back up they used a very rough looking cement that is drastically different from the slab. What questions should I ask the builder to ensure that they used the correct concrete to fill the cut?
I realize that cracks are part of concrete... I just don't trust the builder at this point and I want to be sure that a 25 foot crack isn't going to be a problem in the long run. I feel like there should be some other measures taken when making such a large cut in a concrete slab...but then again, I am an IT Geek, so what do I know? Any input would be greatly appreciated. I posted a pic of the crack...I can post a pic of the sawcut too, if needed... thanks!
I realize that cracks are part of concrete... I just don't trust the builder at this point and I want to be sure that a 25 foot crack isn't going to be a problem in the long run. I feel like there should be some other measures taken when making such a large cut in a concrete slab...but then again, I am an IT Geek, so what do I know? Any input would be greatly appreciated. I posted a pic of the crack...I can post a pic of the sawcut too, if needed... thanks!