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Any concrete guys here? What would cause this?

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sportsdad60 Site Supporter Location: The banana belt of MT Joined: Wed Dec 30, 2015 Posts: 8703 Real Name: Brian	Any concrete guys here? What would cause this? My neighbor who lives 3 houses down, has this strange cracking in his attached garage. It's almost as if the concrete is upheaving at both support posts. Any clue? The home is 20 years old. Also, he's looking for someone to do a tear out and replacement, PM me for his contact info if you'd like to do the job. _________________ "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me."- Hunter S. Thompson
Fri Jun 29, 2018 9:00 am

RENCORP Site Supporter Location: East of Japan, not by much. Joined: Fri Jun 3, 2011 Posts: 13009	Re: Any concrete guys here? What would cause this? The entire slab floor is settling. The footings under the support posts were probably dug down to hardpan, and are probably 2 foot by two foot by 12 inches thick, so they aren't moving much at all The floor was probably back filled with 3/4 minus or pit run to make it level prior to pouring the floor, which is 4 inches thick or less. There's my guess. . _________________ Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day. Give a man a fishing pole, and he will drink too much beer, get tangled in fish line, hook himself in the nose casting, fall overboard, and either drown, or, go home hungry and wet. Give a man a case of dynamite, and he will feed the whole town for a year! BE ON NOTICE: PRIVACY NOTICE: Warning - any person and/or institution and/or Agent and/or Agency of any governmental structure including but not limited to the United States Federal Government also using or monitoring/using this website or any of its associated websites, you do NOT have my permission to utilize any of my profile information nor any of the content contained herein including, but not limited to my photos, and/or the comments made about my photos or any other "picture" art posted on my profile. You are hereby notified that you are strictly prohibited from disclosing, copying, distributing, disseminating, or taking any other action against me with regard to this profile and the contents herein. The foregoing prohibitions also apply to your employee, agent, student or any personnel under your direction or control. The contents of this profile are PRIVATE and legally privileged and confidential information, and the violation of my personal privacy is punishable by law. UCC 1-103 1-308 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED WITHOUT PREJUDICE
Fri Jun 29, 2018 9:11 am

Massivedesign Site Admin Location: Olympia, WA Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 38379 Real Name: Dan	Re: Any concrete guys here? What would cause this? RENCORP wrote: The entire slab floor is settling. The footings under the support posts were probably dug down to hardpan, and are probably 2 foot by two foot by 12 inches thick, so they aren't moving much at all The floor was probably back filled with 3/4 minus or pit run to make it level prior to pouring the floor, which is 4 inches thick or less. There's my guess. . That pretty much nailed it. What's the slab look like at the stem connection, has that slid down?
Fri Jun 29, 2018 9:13 am

toys in the toybox Site Supporter Location: Tenino Joined: Fri Apr 15, 2011 Posts: 4424	Re: Any concrete guys here? What would cause this? quick cheap work
Fri Jun 29, 2018 9:27 am

Pablo Site Supporter Location: Everson, WA Joined: Sun Jan 6, 2013 Posts: 28460 Real Name: Ace Winky	Re: Any concrete guys here? What would cause this? Looks like a portion of my back patio. Others nailed it. Differential settling. Lazy cheap ass contractors. _________________ Why does the Penguin in Batman sound like a duck? Because the eagle sounds like a hawk.
Fri Jun 29, 2018 9:30 am

OhShoot! Site Supporter Location: Bellingham Canada Joined: Thu Jan 3, 2013 Posts: 4995 Real Name: Josheewa	Re: Any concrete guys here? What would cause this? Poor ground prep during construction combined with too small of footing possibly. I see it all the time. _________________ It must be frustrating always being the smartest person in the room.-Jagerbomber35 Divided we fall.
Fri Jun 29, 2018 9:35 am

sportsdad60 Site Supporter Location: The banana belt of MT Joined: Wed Dec 30, 2015 Posts: 8703 Real Name: Brian	Re: Any concrete guys here? What would cause this? Stem connection looks fine. It basically stops before it reaches the edges. Thank you, will advise him. He is selling either this fall or next spring. He is anal about his house and plans to repair it before selling so that the house sells "turn key". _________________ "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me."- Hunter S. Thompson
Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:51 am

Massivedesign Site Admin Location: Olympia, WA Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 38379 Real Name: Dan	Re: Any concrete guys here? What would cause this? sportsdad60 wrote: Stem connection looks fine. It basically stops before it reaches the edges. Thank you, will advise him. He is selling either this fall or next spring. He is anal about his house and plans to repair it before selling so that the house sells "turn key". Settling happens, I'd not be too concerned with it. But if he wan't to address it, then I would suggest doing an epoxy coat over the entire slab vs. tear out and re-pour.
Fri Jun 29, 2018 11:36 am

1811GNR Site Supporter Location: East Renton Plateau Joined: Tue Jul 5, 2011 Posts: 1008	Re: Any concrete guys here? What would cause this? A LOT of the finishing crews are adding far too much water to the concrete to make their job easier too. Your neighbor could have somebody come out and take a core sample from the slab and have it tested, go after the builder to replace it if it isn't of proper strength. I must have skimmed over the 20 years old part. Nevermind Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
Fri Jun 29, 2018 12:29 pm

OhShoot! Site Supporter Location: Bellingham Canada Joined: Thu Jan 3, 2013 Posts: 4995 Real Name: Josheewa	Re: Any concrete guys here? What would cause this? Massivedesign wrote: sportsdad60 wrote: Stem connection looks fine. It basically stops before it reaches the edges. Thank you, will advise him. He is selling either this fall or next spring. He is anal about his house and plans to repair it before selling so that the house sells "turn key". Settling happens, I'd not be too concerned with it. But if he wan't to address it, then I would suggest doing an epoxy coat over the entire slab vs. tear out and re-pour. yep Fill the cracks with AWA-GEL and then do a nice epoxy floor over the top. It will need to get a flash grind and the correct prep. My company specializes in these floors, but we only go as far south as Everett. Definitely not a DIY project though. _________________ It must be frustrating always being the smartest person in the room.-Jagerbomber35 Divided we fall.
Fri Jun 29, 2018 2:19 pm

Ops Site Supporter Location: Piece/Clallam Joined: Wed Oct 17, 2012 Posts: 10661	Re: Any concrete guys here? What would cause this? settling is fine when selling , just declare it. _________________ Yaki's - last journey Promote a Growth Mindset. Don't let a fixed mindset not allow change for the better. pow·er trip - noun - a self-aggrandizing quest for ever-increasing control over others.
Sat Jun 30, 2018 6:31 am

sportsdad60 Site Supporter Location: The banana belt of MT Joined: Wed Dec 30, 2015 Posts: 8703 Real Name: Brian	Re: Any concrete guys here? What would cause this? Ops, that is what I told him. It is not an inspection item per say, in regards to safety. But Larry is obsessed with everything being just perfect before he sells. Waste of money IMO if he goes through with it. _________________ "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me."- Hunter S. Thompson
Sat Jun 30, 2018 6:50 am

AR15L Site Supporter Location: Nampa, Idaho Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 Posts: 20125 Real Name: Rick	Re: Any concrete guys here? What would cause this? It's a sellers market. Beat it into his head that he doesn't even need to flush the toilet to sell a house for over asking price in today's market.
Sat Jun 30, 2018 7:15 am

sportsdad60 Site Supporter Location: The banana belt of MT Joined: Wed Dec 30, 2015 Posts: 8703 Real Name: Brian	Re: Any concrete guys here? What would cause this? AR15L wrote: It's a sellers market. Beat it into his head that he doesn't even need to flush the toilet to sell a house for over asking price in today's market. This guy has more money than common sense. He's also the one with the mansion in Vegas (Harry Reid and the secret service are his neighbor). Golden State Foods shareholder since 1978, and he retired filthy rich. _________________ "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me."- Hunter S. Thompson
Sat Jun 30, 2018 7:22 am

AR15L Site Supporter Location: Nampa, Idaho Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 Posts: 20125 Real Name: Rick	Re: Any concrete guys here? What would cause this? sportsdad60 wrote: AR15L wrote: It's a sellers market. Beat it into his head that he doesn't even need to flush the toilet to sell a house for over asking price in today's market. This guy has more money than common sense. He's also the one with the mansion in Vegas (Harry Reid and the secret service are his neighbor). Golden State Foods shareholder since 1978, and he retired filthy rich. Oh, THAT guy...
Sat Jun 30, 2018 7:28 am

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