"gore" wrote in message
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I have a home built in 1848. It has a stone foundation that has sunk and
has been sunk for several decades (I can tell this by the way the previous
owners who remolded in the 60's just made the baseboards wider to
compensate for the sagging floor). This morning I was walking the dogs and
noticed a section of the outside wall had fallen out. It looks like this
has been a trouble spot before because there are different types of mortar
and cement from previous repairs. I have some links to pictures and what I
am hoping is what I need to repair this, but I was wondering if anyone had
any better ideas or advice on how I can permanently fix this. I am by no
means a mason, and I think I am going to have a problem situating the
stones back in where they would actually do something structural rather
than just lay in there. Any suggestions?

Thanks
Shane

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...oundation2.jpg
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...foundation.jpg
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...115&lpage=none



Shane, it's time to stop fooling around with band-aids. You need major
surgery. Get some estimates from reputable contractors as to what it will
take and what it will cost to stop your house from sinking and the
foundation from falling apart. It might be a good idea to consult with an
engineer. Look for companies that specialize in restoration work.