this is a two-story brick victorian built in the 1800s. far as we can
tell, there have been no gutters on it to divert the rainwater away
from the foundation for quite a while, and the foundation is settling
badly. the brick above grade is now caving in towards the basement. is
there any way to shore this beast?
much obliged,
-cold in colorado

"ruca" wrote in message
ups.com...
this is a two-story brick victorian built in the 1800s. far as we can
tell, there have been no gutters on it to divert the rainwater away
from the foundation for quite a while, and the foundation is settling
badly. the brick above grade is now caving in towards the basement. is
there any way to shore this beast?
much obliged,
-cold in colorado

Some things are easy DIY. Others need a pro to assess the situation. I'd
certainly want a pro to take a look before doing more damage than exists
already. Try to get the guy that designed the bell tower in Pisa.

In article . com, "ruca" wrote:
this is a two-story brick victorian built in the 1800s. far as we can
tell, there have been no gutters on it to divert the rainwater away
from the foundation for quite a while, and the foundation is settling
badly. the brick above grade is now caving in towards the basement. is
there any way to shore this beast?

This is probably not a do-it-yourself job. Time to call in the pros.

--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.

"ruca" wrote in message
ups.com...
this is a two-story brick victorian built in the 1800s. far as we can
tell, there have been no gutters on it to divert the rainwater away
from the foundation for quite a while, and the foundation is settling
badly. the brick above grade is now caving in towards the basement. is
there any way to shore this beast?
much obliged,
-cold in colorado


I agree with everyone else, I'm fearless and the thoughts of hurting that
1800's house scares me. I'd call a Pro and ask their assessment.


Brian

On 21 Jan 2007 11:08:47 -0800, "ruca" wrote:

this is a two-story brick victorian built in the 1800s. far as we can
tell, there have been no gutters on it to divert the rainwater away
from the foundation for quite a while, and the foundation is settling
badly. the brick above grade is now caving in towards the basement. is
there any way to shore this beast?
much obliged,
-cold in colorado


Two things....

1. Photos? (wondering if the mortar is completely gone, and you have
brick on brick)

2. Seek the help of a structural engineer. No reason the play around
with your home.

hth,

tom @ www.BlankHelp.com

Tom The Great writes:
On 21 Jan 2007 11:08:47 -0800, "ruca" wrote:

this is a two-story brick victorian built in the 1800s. far as we can
tell, there have been no gutters on it to divert the rainwater away
from the foundation for quite a while, and the foundation is settling
badly. the brick above grade is now caving in towards the basement. is
there any way to shore this beast?
much obliged,
-cold in colorado

Two things....

1. Photos? (wondering if the mortar is completely gone, and you have
brick on brick)

2. Seek the help of a structural engineer. No reason the play around
with your home.

Let's make it unanimous -- don't try this at home yourself.

If you're in one of the old mining towns, you might be
able to get some assistance from a historical preservation
society. At least they'd have some thoughts about similar
restoration projects.