Mississippi Interrogatories - Faulty Foundation

Larger than hairline cracks develop on the slab, not the concrete veneer. A bulge develops in the side of the foundation. A crack goes up the outside wall of the house, zigzagging upward, cracking brick and mortar.

Diagonal Cracks on Interior Walls. Exterior Stair Step Brick Cracks. Doors Sticking or Not Latching. Gapping or Separation of Exterior Trim. Movement of Wood Trim/Built-Ins. Evidence of Movement on Other Inside Fixtures.

If you don't fix your foundation, mold and mildew cause the wooden members under your pier and beam home to deteriorate. Whenever there are cracks or poor sealing around a pier and beam foundation, water can make its way into the crawl space.

Effect on Your Foundation Fails You will see how the basement walls have cracked, allowing soil and water from the surrounding land to come pouring in. If you see cracks in your home's foundation, have them repaired immediately before they weaken the structure and lead to severe home damage.

While you could live in a home with foundation problems, it doesn't help the resale value. Fixing the issues could help you when the time comes to sell the home. If you're buying a home, make sure you get the proper professional to thoroughly inspect the home.

Exterior Cracks. Interior Sheetrock Cracks. Doors Out of Square and Uneven Floors. Door Frame/Window Frame Separation from Brick. Rotten Wood Pier & Beams. Bouncing floors Rotten Wood. Tile Cracks. Expansion Joint Seperation.