On Fri, 01 Jun 2007 21:25:58 -0700, rank beginner
wrote:

Smarty, now why didn't someone reply with that kind
of cogency 30 replies ago?

Because near the start of the thread you posted a silly reply, someone
who had already given you a lot of help gave two lines of sarcasm, you
replied like an ungrateful jerk, and that's what a lot of us decided
you were.

And you were rude and vulgar to other people too.

And you're female? This kind of jerkiness is much less common in
females, so within that segment of people, you must be a double jerk.

Occam was a 12th century
monk who unbeknownst to him, generated his own
special type of metaphysics by attempting to posit only
a nominal one...Anyhooo, back to the topic at hand:

So, if they are indeed were at one time drilled for seepage,
do they need to be plugged? If so, I'd appreicate it if someone
can suggest a specific product that would work for this application.

thanks again,
Chrissy


On Jun 1, 11:45 pm, "Smarty" wrote:
rank beginner,

My comment and suggestion was based on the prior replies and consensus that
experienced people here have offered...namely....that the holes are not new,
are placed there deliberately rather than maliciously, and that the "foul
play" and "suspicion" issues have been adequately and exhaustively
addressed.

I personally agree with the comments that holes of this size and depth in
normal foundation materials require considerable drilling effort accompanied
by much noise, a lot of residue, and a much different appearance when
recently drilled compared to what you show in your photos. I have to add
that the notion of vandals taking the time to deliberately drill half inch
holes in your foundation sounds like a topic for Jerry Springer, Comedy
Central, the X-Files, or some combination thereof. Frankly, I think the
forum members here have been generous in withholding skepticism, all things
considered, especially as this thread has been churning for some time. The
"principle of parsimony" and "Occam's Razor" as applied to science and
engineering (and other fields as well) is: ***that the simplest explanation
is generally the correct one***, and weep holes for drainage make a lot of
sense considering where they are located on your wall.

For the reasons stated above, I encouraged you to take this to the next
logical step, a remedy, if indeed you desire one or drop it.

Smarty

"rank beginner" wrote in message

ups.com...

excellent suggestion, Smarty.

As for why so much emphasis on the origin of them - Because I want to
k now if there's any foul play, that's why!!
We actually had a vandal damage the outside foundation wall once
(albeit not the same side of the house).
On that occasion, we heard the loud thump, thought the neighbor had a
mower or other object accidentally
roll into the wall, or something, but discovered somebody took a
hammer to the wall (or maybe just a heavy
blunt object, who knows) and struck the wall, causing a about a 15"
across chip/crack that left a noticeable
indentation. We had to patch it over but the stuff I bought at the
store when dry became a darkish-grey color that makes
it noticeable that it's a patch. We subsequently installed a security
camera on that side of the house. So far, no more
problems.

I just feel that any hole drilled in the side of your house should
arouse suspicion, unless it serves some specific purpose.
We have owned this house for over 30 years (it was my parents house
where I grew up) and we NEVER had these holes
drilled at any time be it for seepage, termites, or any other reason.
Plus, why did I notice them now?? I have raked over the
outside of our home constantly, and justs now see them. However, you
folks have given evidence which strongly suggests
they are indeed old....hmmm....tomorrow I will see if they are lined
with metal.

On Jun 1, 10:29 pm, "Smarty" wrote:
rank beginner........

Just to throw my 2 cents in here.....

Why not just fill these holes with some strong and waterproof material
and
be done with it? So much of this discussion has been centered on
speculation
regarding the origin of the holes, but little or no attention has been
paid
to how to remedy them.

Possibly a new thread titled: "Best way to fill 1/2 inch holes in
foundation" would move this from being a lot of wasted time to something
constructive.....

Smarty

"FM" wrote in message

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Meat Plow wrote in
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On Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:38:04 -0700, rank beginner wrote:

Subject: 1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my
foundation wall outside From: rank beginner
Newsgroups: alt.home.repair
Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:38:04 -0700

I just posted the link to the pics on photobucket. Why dont you tell
me what the foundation is made of then, smart ass

Chris

I was going to try to help but with that attitude you can forget it.

The OP is trying to have sex with his foundation.