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1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
I'd greatly appreciate someone's help with this. This has me worried.
Don't know what the heck these are for. They were never there, just discovered them this afternoon. They are on a side of the house by the family room downstairs, and that side of the house abuts a public park, so a lot of cars park by it. The reason I'm concerned is that these holes were definitely never there before, and I can only surmise they were done intentionally. The idea of vandals is disturbing. There are a lot of visitors, all types of people, almost round the clock who come to enjoy the park and park their cars on the curb in front of this side of the house. Theyre were a lot of people on Memorial Day especially,but there's people all the time on that side of the house. Anyway, could anyone say if they were done intentionally or if they are the work of a racoon or other animal. They seem too perfectly round though, for that. I'd like to post a picture but I'm not sure if we can do that on this group. Thanks, Chris |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
"rank beginner" wrote in message
ups.com... I'd greatly appreciate someone's help with this. This has me worried. Don't know what the heck these are for. They were never there, just discovered them this afternoon. They are on a side of the house by the family room downstairs, and that side of the house abuts a public park, so a lot of cars park by it. The reason I'm concerned is that these holes were definitely never there before, and I can only surmise they were done intentionally. The idea of vandals is disturbing. There are a lot of visitors, all types of people, almost round the clock who come to enjoy the park and park their cars on the curb in front of this side of the house. Theyre were a lot of people on Memorial Day especially,but there's people all the time on that side of the house. Anyway, could anyone say if they were done intentionally or if they are the work of a racoon or other animal. They seem too perfectly round though, for that. I'd like to post a picture but I'm not sure if we can do that on this group. Thanks, Chris You can post pictures for free at sites like www.photobucket.com. What kind of material are we talking about here? Cinder block? Other? How many holes? Do they go all the way through to the basement? If the answer to that last question is YES, what did the police say when you called them? |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
I'm going to post the pictures I just took in a minute to the
photobucket site. The walls aren't cinder block. On Jun 1, 6:49 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "rank beginner" wrote in message ups.com... I'd greatly appreciate someone's help with this. This has me worried. Don't know what the heck these are for. They were never there, just discovered them this afternoon. They are on a side of the house by the family room downstairs, and that side of the house abuts a public park, so a lot of cars park by it. The reason I'm concerned is that these holes were definitely never there before, and I can only surmise they were done intentionally. The idea of vandals is disturbing. There are a lot of visitors, all types of people, almost round the clock who come to enjoy the park and park their cars on the curb in front of this side of the house. Theyre were a lot of people on Memorial Day especially,but there's people all the time on that side of the house. Anyway, could anyone say if they were done intentionally or if they are the work of a racoon or other animal. They seem too perfectly round though, for that. I'd like to post a picture but I'm not sure if we can do that on this group. Thanks, Chris You can post pictures for free at sites likewww.photobucket.com. What kind of material are we talking about here? Cinder block? Other? How many holes? Do they go all the way through to the basement? If the answer to that last question is YES, what did the police say when you called them? |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
"rank beginner" wrote in message
ps.com... On Jun 1, 6:49 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "rank beginner" wrote in message ups.com... I'd greatly appreciate someone's help with this. This has me worried. Don't know what the heck these are for. They were never there, just discovered them this afternoon. They are on a side of the house by the family room downstairs, and that side of the house abuts a public park, so a lot of cars park by it. The reason I'm concerned is that these holes were definitely never there before, and I can only surmise they were done intentionally. The idea of vandals is disturbing. There are a lot of visitors, all types of people, almost round the clock who come to enjoy the park and park their cars on the curb in front of this side of the house. Theyre were a lot of people on Memorial Day especially,but there's people all the time on that side of the house. Anyway, could anyone say if they were done intentionally or if they are the work of a racoon or other animal. They seem too perfectly round though, for that. I'd like to post a picture but I'm not sure if we can do that on this group. Thanks, Chris You can post pictures for free at sites likewww.photobucket.com. What kind of material are we talking about here? Cinder block? Other? How many holes? Do they go all the way through to the basement? If the answer to that last question is YES, what did the police say when you called them? I'm going to post the pictures I just took in a minute to the photobucket site. The walls aren't cinder block. I can see this is going to be fun. We now know what the walls are NOT made of. Can you reveal what they ARE made of? |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation walloutside
rank beginner wrote:
I'd greatly appreciate someone's help with this. This has me worried. Don't know what the heck these are for. They were never there, just discovered them this afternoon. They are on a side of the house by the family room downstairs, and that side of the house abuts a public park, so a lot of cars park by it. The reason I'm concerned is that these holes were definitely never there before, and I can only surmise they were done intentionally. The idea of vandals is disturbing. There are a lot of visitors, all types of people, almost round the clock who come to enjoy the park and park their cars on the curb in front of this side of the house. Theyre were a lot of people on Memorial Day especially,but there's people all the time on that side of the house. Anyway, could anyone say if they were done intentionally or if they are the work of a racoon or other animal. They seem too perfectly round though, for that. I'd like to post a picture but I'm not sure if we can do that on this group. Thanks, Chris They sound to me like the work of a busy insect. Bob |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
In article ,
zxcvbob wrote: rank beginner wrote: I'd greatly appreciate someone's help with this. This has me worried. Don't know what the heck these are for. They were never there, just discovered them this afternoon. They are on a side of the house by the family room downstairs, and that side of the house abuts a public park, so a lot of cars park by it. The reason I'm concerned is that these holes were definitely never there before, and I can only surmise they were done intentionally. The idea of vandals is disturbing. There are a lot of visitors, all types of people, almost round the clock who come to enjoy the park and park their cars on the curb in front of this side of the house. Theyre were a lot of people on Memorial Day especially,but there's people all the time on that side of the house. Anyway, could anyone say if they were done intentionally or if they are the work of a racoon or other animal. They seem too perfectly round though, for that. I'd like to post a picture but I'm not sure if we can do that on this group. Thanks, Chris They sound to me like the work of a busy insect. Bob I'm thinking space aliens myself. Anyway, the OP is exaggerating. The only way to get a perfectly round hole is to use a boring bar. OK, here's my second WAG. I bet the holes have been there for twenty years and someone just pruned some bushes or cut some grass that had hidden them. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
Smitty Two: If you can't think fo anything constructive to say, I'd
appreciate it if you didn't say anything at all. Thank you. Here are the links to the pics: http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...l/IMG_0270.jpg http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...l/IMG_0271.jpg close-up of the hole http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...l/IMG_0273.jpg On Jun 1, 7:43 pm, Smitty Two wrote: In article , zxcvbob wrote: rank beginner wrote: I'd greatly appreciate someone's help with this. This has me worried. Don't know what the heck these are for. They were never there, just discovered them this afternoon. They are on a side of the house by the family room downstairs, and that side of the house abuts a public park, so a lot of cars park by it. The reason I'm concerned is that these holes were definitely never there before, and I can only surmise they were done intentionally. The idea of vandals is disturbing. There are a lot of visitors, all types of people, almost round the clock who come to enjoy the park and park their cars on the curb in front of this side of the house. Theyre were a lot of people on Memorial Day especially,but there's people all the time on that side of the house. Anyway, could anyone say if they were done intentionally or if they are the work of a racoon or other animal. They seem too perfectly round though, for that. I'd like to post a picture but I'm not sure if we can do that on this group. Thanks, Chris They sound to me like the work of a busy insect. Bob I'm thinking space aliens myself. Anyway, the OP is exaggerating. The only way to get a perfectly round hole is to use a boring bar. OK, here's my second WAG. I bet the holes have been there for twenty years and someone just pruned some bushes or cut some grass that had hidden them. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
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 On Jun 1, 7:24 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "rank beginner" wrote in message ps.com... On Jun 1, 6:49 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "rank beginner" wrote in message roups.com... I'd greatly appreciate someone's help with this. This has me worried. Don't know what the heck these are for. They were never there, just discovered them this afternoon. They are on a side of the house by the family room downstairs, and that side of the house abuts a public park, so a lot of cars park by it. The reason I'm concerned is that these holes were definitely never there before, and I can only surmise they were done intentionally. The idea of vandals is disturbing. There are a lot of visitors, all types of people, almost round the clock who come to enjoy the park and park their cars on the curb in front of this side of the house. Theyre were a lot of people on Memorial Day especially,but there's people all the time on that side of the house. Anyway, could anyone say if they were done intentionally or if they are the work of a racoon or other animal. They seem too perfectly round though, for that. I'd like to post a picture but I'm not sure if we can do that on this group. Thanks, Chris You can post pictures for free at sites likewww.photobucket.com. What kind of material are we talking about here? Cinder block? Other? How many holes? Do they go all the way through to the basement? If the answer to that last question is YES, what did the police say when you called them? I'm going to post the pictures I just took in a minute to the photobucket site. The walls aren't cinder block. I can see this is going to be fun. We now know what the walls are NOT made of. Can you reveal what they ARE made of? |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
The depth of each of the two holes is approximately 8-9" !! and the
slope of the hole is approximately 25-30 deg For the moment, I'm in shock at the whole incident. Mulling over it a bit, I'm also starting to think about the possible (probable) seepage of water into the foundation/ basement. Added moisture to the downstairs family room is also a concern now. I may just alert the police, if indeed this a case of malfeasance. F**kin vandals. You just can't trust anyone anymore....so sad. Anyway, end of rant. On Jun 1, 8:38 pm, rank beginner wrote: 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 On Jun 1, 7:24 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "rank beginner" wrote in message ups.com... On Jun 1, 6:49 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote: "rank beginner" wrote in message roups.com... I'd greatly appreciate someone's help with this. This has me worried. Don't know what the heck these are for. They were never there, just discovered them this afternoon. They are on a side of the house by the family room downstairs, and that side of the house abuts a public park, so a lot of cars park by it. The reason I'm concerned is that these holes were definitely never there before, and I can only surmise they were done intentionally. The idea of vandals is disturbing. There are a lot of visitors, all types of people, almost round the clock who come to enjoy the park and park their cars on the curb in front of this side of the house. Theyre were a lot of people on Memorial Day especially,but there's people all the time on that side of the house. Anyway, could anyone say if they were done intentionally or if they are the work of a racoon or other animal. They seem too perfectly round though, for that. I'd like to post a picture but I'm not sure if we can do that on this group. Thanks, Chris You can post pictures for free at sites likewww.photobucket.com. What kind of material are we talking about here? Cinder block? Other? How many holes? Do they go all the way through to the basement? If the answer to that last question is YES, what did the police say when you called them? I'm going to post the pictures I just took in a minute to the photobucket site. The walls aren't cinder block. I can see this is going to be fun. We now know what the walls are NOT made of. Can you reveal what they ARE made of? |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
On Jun 1, 8:36 pm, rank beginner wrote:
Smitty Two: If you can't think fo anything constructive to say, I'd appreciate it if you didn't say anything at all. Thank you. Here are the links to the pics:http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...l/IMG_0271.jpg close-up of the holehttp://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/phungirl/IMG_0273.jpg Those holes are not new. There's dirt inside them and you can see where the green line of growth just brushes by the bottom of the hole. If you've ever drilled in concrete or concrete block you'd know that you can't drill a hole that deep without creating a lot of dust, making a crap load of noise, and having the parging chip. Obviously a vandal would not put down a drop cloth and damp sponge around the hole just to "surprise" you. That leaves four choices: 1) they are old holes and they were partially or completely covered by dirt so you never noticed them (most likely) 2) they are old holes and they were parged over long ago, and the covering popped off long ago (less likely) 3) they were always there, always visible and you just never noticed them (middling likely) 4) you have the world's most considerate vandal hounding you (astronomically unlikely) R |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
rank beginner writes:
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...l/IMG_0270.jpg http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...l/IMG_0271.jpg A clear match to the standard alien probe diameter. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
hey f**cktard, if you dont want to help,no skin off my back
i'm calling a highly recommended mason tomorrow first th ing. If it troubles you that you cant take a little gruff from a public message board then I'd avise to shut the f**k up and go elsewhere Chris Phungirl On Jun 1, 9:37 pm, Meat Plow wrote: 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. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation walloutside
rank beginner wrote:
Smitty Two: If you can't think fo anything constructive to say, I'd appreciate it if you didn't say anything at all. Thank you. Here are the links to the pics: http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...l/IMG_0270.jpg http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...l/IMG_0271.jpg close-up of the hole http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...l/IMG_0273.jpg On Jun 1, 7:43 pm, Smitty Two wrote: In article , zxcvbob wrote: rank beginner wrote: I'd greatly appreciate someone's help with this. This has me worried. Don't know what the heck these are for. They were never there, just discovered them this afternoon. They are on a side of the house by the family room downstairs, and that side of the house abuts a public park, so a lot of cars park by it. The reason I'm concerned is that these holes were definitely never there before, and I can only surmise they were done intentionally. The idea of vandals is disturbing. There are a lot of visitors, all types of people, almost round the clock who come to enjoy the park and park their cars on the curb in front of this side of the house. Theyre were a lot of people on Memorial Day especially,but there's people all the time on that side of the house. Anyway, could anyone say if they were done intentionally or if they are the work of a racoon or other animal. They seem too perfectly round though, for that. I'd like to post a picture but I'm not sure if we can do that on this group. Thanks, Chris They sound to me like the work of a busy insect. Bob I'm thinking space aliens myself. Anyway, the OP is exaggerating. The only way to get a perfectly round hole is to use a boring bar. OK, here's my second WAG. I bet the holes have been there for twenty years and someone just pruned some bushes or cut some grass that had hidden them. Bub - You are a boob. Those holes have been there a *long* *long* time. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
"1) they are old holes and they were partially or completely covered
by dirt so you never noticed them (most likely)" Maybe, and that's a big maybe, because I'm eternally vigilant on the exterior of my house, have been for years, and I find it very strange that I didn't notice then until NOW. I've gone through that area of the house with a fine tooth comb for the last two years and never noticed them. Last summer I surveyed that whole section of the wall, the downspout area, the paint, and the chimney area which is just to the right on that same wall. We had the house painted in August '06 and had new gutters and downspouts put in early september. So, while you make a whole lotta sense, I still say HIGHLY unlikely that they are old and I just never noticed them. Let's assume though, that I just never saw them (again, extreeemely unllikely). So if they're old, why were they made and who made them? Chris On Jun 1, 8:57 pm, RicodJour wrote: On Jun 1, 8:36 pm, rank beginner wrote: Smitty Two: If you can't think fo anything constructive to say, I'd appreciate it if you didn't say anything at all. Thank you. Here are the links to the pics:http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...270.jpghttp://... close-up of the holehttp://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/phungirl/IMG_0273.jpg Those holes are not new. There's dirt inside them and you can see where the green line of growth just brushes by the bottom of the hole. If you've ever drilled in concrete or concrete block you'd know that you can't drill a hole that deep without creating a lot of dust, making a crap load of noise, and having the parging chip. Obviously a vandal would not put down a drop cloth and damp sponge around the hole just to "surprise" you. That leaves four choices: 1) they are old holes and they were partially or completely covered by dirt so you never noticed them (most likely) 2) they are old holes and they were parged over long ago, and the covering popped off long ago (less likely) 3) they were always there, always visible and you just never noticed them (middling likely) 4) you have the world's most considerate vandal hounding you (astronomically unlikely) R |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation walloutside
rank beginner wrote:
Nothing worth reading, and earned her / him / its self the short good bye. PLONK I'll never again have to read your drivel. 'Bye. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation walloutside
rank beginner wrote:
SNIP HAPPENS Let's assume though, that I just never saw them (again, extreeemely unllikely). So if they're old, why were they made and who made them? Chris Your problem. With your attitude, we don't care. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
well then, if you are so cocksure, you should be able
to tell me the following: 1) were they drilled or animal-made? 2) if drilled, why were they made? 3) do they present a seepage/moisture threat? If you're not sure and prefer to be sarcastic or make dumb comments, please just skip to the next thread. Please. Thank you. Chris n Jun 1, 9:45 pm, rank beginner wrote: "1) they are old holes and they were partially or completely covered by dirt so you never noticed them (most likely)" Maybe, and that's a big maybe, because I'm eternally vigilant on the exterior of my house, have been for years, and I find it very strange that I didn't notice then until NOW. I've gone through that area of the house with a fine tooth comb for the last two years and never noticed them. Last summer I surveyed that whole section of the wall, the downspout area, the paint, and the chimney area which is just to the right on that same wall. We had the house painted in August '06 and had new gutters and downspouts put in early september. So, while you make a whole lotta sense, I still say HIGHLY unlikely that they are old and I just never noticed them. Let's assume though, that I just never saw them (again, extreeemely unllikely). So if they're old, why were they made and who made them? Chris On Jun 1, 8:57 pm, RicodJour wrote: On Jun 1, 8:36 pm, rank beginner wrote: Smitty Two: If you can't think fo anything constructive to say, I'd appreciate it if you didn't say anything at all. Thank you. Here are the links to the pics:http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...270.jpghttp://... close-up of the holehttp://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb241/phungirl/IMG_0273.jpg Those holes are not new. There's dirt inside them and you can see where the green line of growth just brushes by the bottom of the hole. If you've ever drilled in concrete or concrete block you'd know that you can't drill a hole that deep without creating a lot of dust, making a crap load of noise, and having the parging chip. Obviously a vandal would not put down a drop cloth and damp sponge around the hole just to "surprise" you. That leaves four choices: 1) they are old holes and they were partially or completely covered by dirt so you never noticed them (most likely) 2) they are old holes and they were parged over long ago, and the covering popped off long ago (less likely) 3) they were always there, always visible and you just never noticed them (middling likely) 4) you have the world's most considerate vandal hounding you (astronomically unlikely) R |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
Meat Plow wrote:
I was going to try to help but with that attitude you can forget it. With your Usenet record, that is a blessing! |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
"rank beginner" wrote in message oups.com... Smitty Two: If you can't think fo anything constructive to say, I'd appreciate it if you didn't say anything at all. Thank you. Here are the links to the pics: http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...l/IMG_0270.jpg http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...l/IMG_0271.jpg close-up of the hole http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...l/IMG_0273.jpg Ohoh.. Looks like you've got a bad case of concrete beetles. You can see vegetable matter inside the holes. That's how they nest. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation walloutside
rank beginner wrote:
I'd greatly appreciate someone's help with this. This has me worried. Don't know what the heck these are for. They were never there, just discovered them this afternoon. They are on a side of the house by the family room downstairs, and that side of the house abuts a public park, so a lot of cars park by it. The reason I'm concerned is that these holes were definitely never there before, and I can only surmise they were done intentionally. The idea of vandals is disturbing. There are a lot of visitors, all types of people, almost round the clock who come to enjoy the park and park their cars on the curb in front of this side of the house. Theyre were a lot of people on Memorial Day especially,but there's people all the time on that side of the house. This should help you. http://tinyurl.com/8thbh |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
"rank beginner" wrote in message ups.com... well then, if you are so cocksure, you should be able to tell me the following: 1) were they drilled or animal-made? 2) if drilled, why were they made? 3) do they present a seepage/moisture threat? If you're not sure and prefer to be sarcastic or make dumb comments, please just skip to the next thread. Please. Thank you. So you, RANK BEGINNER, drop in here to tell us how to use the newsgroup? Maybe you ought to read a little about newsgroup protocol before you try to play here. Bob |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
In article .com, rank beginner wrote:
Here are the links to the pics: http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...l/IMG_0270.jpg http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...l/IMG_0271.jpg close-up of the hole http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...l/IMG_0273.jpg Those holes have been there for years. You just never noticed them before. The giveaway is in the closeup photo: the hole is *clearly, obviously* lined with a metal tube. The tube is corroded. There's dirt inside it. That hole was not made yesterday or last week, or even last year. I'm not sure what it's for. My best guess is that it's a weep hole to allow condensation that may form inside the wall to drain to the outside, but that's just a guess. One thing I am absolutely sure of, though, is that those holes are NOT new. -- Regards, Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com) It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
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 ... Meat Plow wrote in : 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. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
The holes look old. They also remind me of holes drilled by exterminators
when they treat for termites. And nobody did anything to deserve your rude attack. The people here are trying to help YOU. Do, please, try to be gracious in return. Joy On Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:47:12 -0400, rank beginner wrote: I'd greatly appreciate someone's help with this. This has me worried. Don't know what the heck these are for. They were never there, just discovered them this afternoon. They are on a side of the house by the family room downstairs, and that side of the house abuts a public park, so a lot of cars park by it. The reason I'm concerned is that these holes were definitely never there before, and I can only surmise they were done intentionally. The idea of vandals is disturbing. There are a lot of visitors, all types of people, almost round the clock who come to enjoy the park and park their cars on the curb in front of this side of the house. Theyre were a lot of people on Memorial Day especially,but there's people all the time on that side of the house. Anyway, could anyone say if they were done intentionally or if they are the work of a racoon or other animal. They seem too perfectly round though, for that. I'd like to post a picture but I'm not sure if we can do that on this group. Thanks, Chris |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
In article . com,
rank beginner wrote: round though, for that. I'd like to post a picture but I'm not sure if we can do that on this group. Don't post pictures to newsgroups, unless the group is explicitly labeled as a binary group, or the group charter says it is OK. However, posting a LINK to a picture is fine in this, and pretty much every other group. So, put your picture up on a web site somewhere (such as one of the free photo sharing sites, if you don't have a web site), and post a link to it. -- --Tim Smith |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
looking so old, they are probably from a termite kill job many years
ago. That explains the slight downward slope and depth. They were likely filled with cheap cement thats eroded away. Some people here are becoming unfriendly, why cant we all get along? Time to spray holes with water, like garden hose them and fill with cement. Over the years I have discovered strange stuff here, usually its not worth worrying about. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
Thanks you Doug, for your perspicacity, maturity, and insight.
If indeed they are lined with a metal tube, then that is conclusive proof that they are old (in spite of the fact that I find it very strange I did not notice them before). I will inspect them more closely first thing tomorrow to see if in fact they are lined with the aforementioned metal tube. As for most of the other spastics: What is it with the net and the usenet that the creeps choose it as their breeding grounds? PLONKETY PLONKY PLONK to you to, FU·c·TARDS On Jun 1, 10:19 pm, (Doug Miller) wrote: In article .com, rank beginner wrote: Here are the links to the pics: http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...l/IMG_0270.jpg http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...l/IMG_0271.jpg close-up of the hole http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/b...l/IMG_0273.jpg Those holes have been there for years. You just never noticed them before.. The giveaway is in the closeup photo: the hole is *clearly, obviously* lined with a metal tube. The tube is corroded. There's dirt inside it. That hole was not made yesterday or last week, or even last year. I'm not sure what it's for. My best guess is that it's a weep hole to allow condensation that may form inside the wall to drain to the outside, but that's just a guess. One thing I am absolutely sure of, though, is that those holes are NOT new. -- Regards, Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com) It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
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 ... Meat Plow wrote in : 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. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
hey, good analysis...
yeah, it would explain the downward slope. somebody else also said it looked like the ones made when treating for termites. I can't rule that out now, it seems sensible and would explain a lot. I'm starting to feel better that it might not have been maliciousness by someone after all. That bothered me as much as the actual holes. Still, I never saw them before and there's no old crumbled cement pieces anywhere that might have covered them...hmm....the plot thickens. Thank you to everyone who sincerely has offered their help and advice. And those who think they're being funny with their infantile comments, already know how I feel about you. (see my previos posts for more details) Chris On Jun 1, 10:49 pm, " wrote: looking so old, they are probably from a termite kill job many years ago. That explains the slight downward slope and depth. They were likely filled with cheap cement thats eroded away. Some people here are becoming unfriendly, why cant we all get along? Time to spray holes with water, like garden hose them and fill with cement. Over the years I have discovered strange stuff here, usually its not worth worrying about. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
yup, sometimes you gotta throw yourself in the gutter...its the only
way with idiots that gets their respect...I'm sure you understand. Chris On Jun 1, 11:18 pm, Meat Plow wrote: On Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:11:19 -0700, rank beginner wrote: infantile comments Hi pot, called the kettle black did ya? |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
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 ... Meat Plow wrote in : 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. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
On Fri, 01 Jun 2007 23:24:34 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote: I'm going to post the pictures I just took in a minute to the photobucket site. The walls aren't cinder block. I can see this is going to be fun. We now know what the walls are NOT made of. Can you reveal what they ARE made of? They are not made of marble. Definitely rank. You tell him where to post pictures and then he insults you. I think the holes are caused by auger rats. They do this just when their young are old enough to make it on their own, but still small enough to fit through the holes. Usually 5 to 10 per litter. In another 6 weeks they'll be able to drill their own holes. And they will, throughout the house. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
Smarty, now why didn't someone reply with that kind
of cogency 30 replies ago? 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 . .. Meat Plow wrote in : 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. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
"rank beginner" wrote in message oups.com... yup, sometimes you gotta throw yourself in the gutter...its the only way with idiots that gets their respect...I'm sure you understand. Nope, it just causes YOU to lose the respect of everyone else. You sure po'd a lot of people in a very short time. A simple guideline is to post only messages you'd not mind your sweet old grandmother reading, or your 12 year old daughter. There is never a good reason to show a lack of dignity and self respect. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
Carpenter bees make a hole so perfectly round it looks like it was drilled. 1/2" dia. is about the size they make too. -- When the game is over, the pawn and the king are returned to the same box. Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf. lonestar.org |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
On Jun 2, 12:25 am, rank beginner wrote:
Smarty, now why didn't someone reply with that kind of cogency 30 replies ago? Why do you suspect "vandals" of drilling into your foundation? Outlandish supposition, outlandish thread. 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: Did Occam posit a special type of poster who is paranoid, defensive and generally insulting while asking strangers for help? Maybe he also addressed why someone would throw rocks at your house - from the tone of your posts I think I know the reason. 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. Can I? Yes. R |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
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 . .. Meat Plow wrote in : 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. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
"Smarty" wrote in message ... 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 Termite treatment. Al |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation walloutside
rank beginner wrote:
I'm going to post the pictures I just took in a minute to the photobucket site. The walls aren't cinder block. Sounds like carpenter bees - sounds goofy, until you see them, because their holes look just like someone used a 1/2" drill. They are large, like a bumble bee, and the females sting. First I learned of them was on this n.g., then shortly after saw them at daughter's house. |
1/2" perfectly round holes suddenly found on my foundation wall outside
I believe it was holes for termite treatment.
Can probably explain how they just became visible:) So many years ago they were drilled, and patched. No the patches age and detoriate. Eventually they are ready to fall apart when a heavy rain storm comes from a odd direction and washes them away. or someone sprayed the area with a garden hose. this explains the particles around the holes, left overs from the washed out patch material. so wash the area and holes with a garden hose, and while area is nice and moist use plain old mortar mix, it will start out lighter but darken with age. I am 50, lived here since I was 12. There are repair projects I have done here I have totally forgotten about over all this time, life is busy. termite job was probably his parents. |
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