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Looking from inside the house, at both corners of the well, you have to imagine this as a flat wall. Pressure from outside is pushing it toward the basement window.
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27 Comments on Window Well, Wishing Well
Well, before an engineer's report all they knew was that the wall would probably have to be rebuilt, and at unknown expense. As you know, Lenn, the unknown is usually a bigger monster than reality.
Sara - I agree. It's like the note on the ice maker that says it conveys as is.
Good morning Jay,
Late last year I sold a home to a family that rehabs; the home in particular ended up replacing three walls and footers. I also resold it after they were finished and they did a great job. I wish the sellers luck in selling.
Make yourself a great Valentines Day.
Hi Jay,
I have seen these window wells in this kind of shape before. Even the best poured wells get cracks and have a small amount of movement. But never use bricks on a window well. Not a good idea.
With that said, We were discussing lest night about the disclaimer letter from the sellers.....
All they have to say is "To the best of my knowledge"..... then they aare off the hook for any problems the home may have.
Have a great day in Bristow my friend. Don't Forget It's Valentines day.
Best, Clint McKie
Very interesting Jay learned something new again form you, a window well. Thank you.
Amazing that the house has ever sold with that problem. Even if it hasn't I can't imagine letting a load bearing wallslowly fall apart.
I have signs of this in my area as some homes are built on the side of a hill. There is minor ground movement and the cracks that show took decades to make themselves known. Logic will tell you that eventually the mother of all cracks will show herself eventually.....good post
Very interesting, Jay. What else scared off your buyers? (Not that this issue isn't enough in and of itself.)
Jay -- this wall looks to be over 5' tall (assuming bricks are 3"). How would one exit through that window and well, and get away from the building?
Raymond - selling can be tough when there is an endemic problem to overcome. And will do regarding V Day!
Clint - there is no disclaimer in Virginia. All houses come as is with caveat emptor. Home inspectors are necessary!
You're welcome Chuck! This one is a big problem!
Than - it's an old house and this guy has been in it a long time.
All structures will move eventually, as least some Richie. This is not a huge structure, but certainly has moved!
Randy - some electrical issues and moisture in the basement wall, behind paneling.
Steven - good thinking. This would not pass today's code as a fire escape. A ladder would be necessary.
That much movement is never a good thing. Glad your client had you there to explain the problems. Have a wonderful Valentine's Day mi amigo.
You mean it's not an Art Deco design? How disappointing.
Thanks Jay. I often read your posts becasue I keep learning something new!
We don't have basements in California but that sounds like an expensive fix. I wouldn't blame the buyers for backing out. That's why always important for buyers to do their due diligence and get a home inspection!
Sue - that's why they hire us! No sé si es que celebran El Día del Corazón en Ecuador, no recuerdo. ¡Probablement porque hay dinero para ganar! La plata empuja várias celebraciones.
Rafi - it only lacks a dripping pocket watch!
Funny Robert! That made me laugh!
Charlie - well, stuff moves! Particularly masonry.
It probably would be Pamela. If not done right it will simply reoccur.
Your pictures for me really make the point. The amount of movement is obviously huge.
You have to try to imagine them together to get the effect, Jim. But 3D is hard to express 2D.
You are really making the blog rounds this morning!
Jay,
I can envision a couple of different, relatively inexpensive ways (engineer-approved) to fix this situation, depending on the code requirements for the footprint of the opening as well as the height. Reinforced Shotcrete is the first one that comes to mind and would probably be the most attractive (if done properly)...
Thanks, John, I can think of some too. But as you know home inspectors do not include that kind of information in their reports!
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