encinitas home inspection: Is Your Foundation Under A "Crack Attack"?- Encinitas Home Inspection - 11/13/11 04:41 PM
Is Your Foundation Under A "Crack Attack"?- Encinitas Home Inspection


One of the biggest concerns my clients have may be foundation cracks. If the foundation has problems, the entire structure may be adversely affected. But are all foundation cracks "deal breakers"? Not necessarily. Let's talk about some of these cracks and their potential cause:
 
 
 



Horizontal cracks in a slab foundation
 
 
"Cold joints" (horizontal cracks) are often seen in the exterior of slab foundations of homes built from the 60's to the 80's that have a two-pour foundation. A cold joint occurs … (33 comments)

 
Steve Stenros, CREIA MCI, ICC, ACI Home Inspector,San Diego (Poway,La Jolla,Del Mar,Mira Mesa,Carlsbad,Escondido,Temecula)

Steve Stenros

CREIA MCI, ICC, ACI Home Inspector,San Diego

San Diego, CA

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Poway,La Jolla,Del Mar,Mira Mesa,Carlsbad,Escondido,Temecula

Address: San Diego,Chula Vista,La Jolla,Del Mar,Poway,Mira Mesa, Rancho Bernardo,Carlsbad,Oceanside,Escondido,Fallbrook,Temecula, Murrieta, CA, 92562

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As a San Diego home inspector, I come across all kinds of hazards and downright ridiculous installations on a daily basis. Come along for the ride!


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