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07-19-2015, 12:59 AM
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| Cracks in concrete foundation
We just had an inspector over to the new townhome mom will be purchasing.
He found vertical cracks in poured concrete foundation which it is in the backside of the garage.
Townhome is 4 years old, and we are not sure if it existed since the build or not.
Should we be worried? google tells me it is common.
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07-19-2015, 09:42 AM
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#2 | | MiX iT Up!
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I was told cracks in the concrete is normal as it "settles" in. Even all the new towers going up now can expect cracks over the next 5 years. Most will just inject it with epoxy and move on. Once cracked and fixed after, it is not supposed to crack again.
Given it's the foundation thats cracking, I'd bring in a contractor/concrete construction buddy and get their 2 cents.
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07-20-2015, 09:25 AM
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Simplified "cracking" is too general a term to determine if it's ok or not.
Orientation, width, reason for cracking, are all things that really should be considered - generally contractors/concrete guys do the placing and finishing, and may not be entirely knowledgeable. What you really should look into is a structural engineer or a concrete specialist.
I work in the industry, and the effects of cracking range from cosmetic nuisance to downright dangerous.
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07-20-2015, 11:12 AM
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Even in new construction CMHC only deems structural concrete cracks over 1.5cm in width warrantable I believe, so without seeing it in person I'd say there shouldn't be too much to worry about. But it would probably be best to have a good inspector look at it
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07-20-2015, 12:11 PM
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Whats up with the calcium deposits on the 3rd pic?
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07-20-2015, 12:44 PM
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07-21-2015, 10:40 AM
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didn't you hire the inspector to find and answer questions like this?
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07-21-2015, 11:30 AM
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^Inspectors only point out problems that are superficial in nature.
They are like family doctors, referrals for everything except the common cold.
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07-21-2015, 11:54 AM
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Yah the white stuff is called efflorescence... Just some minerals leftover from moisture or water getting into the cracks.
We spoke to strata.. Was told not their problem contact builder... So we did... Builder said call me when you actually see water coming out...
So im gonna clean the spot real good and monitor when it starts to rain in the fall...
Thanks guys
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07-21-2015, 12:08 PM
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Why not get a free estimate to repair so you don't have to worry about it come fall? I bet prices right now would be decent with a drought going on vs emergency repair of a flooding basement... Affordable and Professional Foundation Repair Since 1994
Think this guy did my place in Langley when it was still covered under warranty... not certain, but he'll give a free estimate.
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07-22-2015, 06:11 AM
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