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What Do The Cracks In Your Foundation Mean
There are no perfect home. Houses have cracks whether they are old or new. Houses shift and settle into position after construction. Houses will have cracks in either the look of the finish or  are more serious to the structural components. Most of these cracks have no structural significance. 
Types Of Foundation Cracks: 
Shrinkage Cracks
A newly poured, concrete foundation may contain small cracks because concrete shrinks as it cures. Fortunately, a shrinkage crack in a foundation wall is not structurally significant. How to recognize a shrinkage crack in a poured, concrete foundation:
The crack will be small, less than 1/8th of an inch wide. The crack will be vertical. The crack will not extend up through the structure. The crack is in the foundation only. Shrinkage cracks usually occur in the middle third of the length of the foundation wall. If the crack is located towards the end of the length of the foundation wall, it’s probably not a shrinkage crack. Horizontal Cracks In a Basement Foundation Wall
Concrete foundation walls in a house with a basement;  A below-grade, horizontal crack in a foundation wall, which runs the length of the basement, is likely to be a sign that the foundation is failing under the ... more

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