"Patch" wrote in message
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"Zhixin Tang" wrote in message
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Hi, I found out there is a vertical crack on the foundation wall
(poured concrete) all the way from ceiling to floor. It is on the 40'
foundation wall, in the middle of garage, close to steel pieces in the
concrete, about 1/8" wide. The foundation is only 2 months old and the
house is close to completion.

I think one wall is settling down more to cause the crack. I am afraid
that the crack will become bigger when settling continues. Is not rare
for a 2-month foundation has such a long and wide crack? I am
currently requesting the builder to hire a structural engineer to
assess the problem.

Since the house has been closed, I may have to option to walk away if
it is a serious foundation problem.

By "the house has been closed", do you mean you have already had your
closing, before the house was finished? If so, I hope you had a Lawyer
involved with the process.



This is a SERIOUS problem as you noted that it will get more serious as time
goes by. It sounds like the footing was NOT done properly or the concrete
was sub-grade, or there was insufficient reinforcement, and will require a
complete removal and replacement to prevent this from getting worse.


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