"Foundation cracks" refers to the fractures or breaks that appear in the base or structure of a building or home.
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Just imagine how much worse that feeling is if you're looking to sell your home but
discover foundation cracks before you can get that far!
Any renovations — no, any water leaks — no, any cracks or foundation work done — no, etc... but in the listing the broker writes «New kitchen and bathroom», «
foundation cracks injected» and when I go into the attic and see leaking, the seller states that «it was before the leak was just replaced»...... So why does the form say NO to everything.
3 Seal the cracks Everyone
thinks foundation cracks are scary — and sometimes they are — but they're usually just signs of an aging home and not indicative of structural issues.
I'm talking a property located 2500 km from home, in a flood zone with Al wiring, a couple
of foundation cracks, no furnace and possibly some mould.
A tightly sealed home can also pull harmful Radon gas inside through floor drains and
foundation cracks.
There are
foundation cracks that result in leaks.
If
the foundation cracks, you may be looking at tens of thousands to cover it.
If you have a small amount of water in your basement after a rainstorm, it's an indication that you have
foundation cracks that need repair or that your weeping tiles (your foundation's draining system) need to be replaced.
Watching for cracks in the walls or
foundation cracks will potentially warn you of impending subsidence problems.
Check windows and doors, but don't forget electrical outlets, mail slots, floor drains,
foundation cracks, attic entries and chimneys.
If
that foundation cracks or breaks all bets are off.
Also look for possible undisclosed material defects (
foundation cracks, mold, etc.) that may have been hidden from the prying eyes of your home inspector when all the seller's belongings were still in the home.
Between basement flooding, pest infestations, and
foundation cracks, getting a foundation right is essential to avoid later problems with your home.