piers improperly installed: Why? Why? Why? - 10/13/12 11:10 PM
Whenever there is a sound and true method of installing a product, why do people try to experiment.  On a recent inspection I observed this foundation pier to be correctly installed. Although it looks like the HVAC vent is resting on the pier, that is for a later blog. 

I went further under the crawl space and observed:

When I saw this situation I immediately knew it was improperly installed.  The reason for this is when a concrete block is properly placed for bearing a load the holes in the block are facing so that they may be filled … (13 comments)

 
Vince Chinell, CPI (VICO Home Inspection)

Vince Chinell

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Branson, MO

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