Signs of Foundation Failure

Inside of House
• Cracks in sheet rock
• Doors and windows that stick
• Cracks in floor or tile
• Misaligned doors and windows
• Trim or molding misaligned.

Basement of House
• Walls leaning in or out
• Cracks in walls
• Water leakage through cracks at base of walls

Garage
• Separation from door
• Wall rotating out
• Cracks in the brick

Outside of House
• Gaps around doors and windows
• Cracks in foundation
• Cracks in the bricks
• Fascia board pulling away
• Chimneys tilting or leaning

In Addition, the National Association of Waterproofing and Structural Repair Contractors says you could have foundation problems if you experience any of the following:

• Sticky or squeaky doors.
• A door sill that separates from the frame.
• Windows that stick. Raise and lower the windows in each room, open and close all doors. Do they fit squarely without binding?
• Cracks in interior walls near corners of doors or windows. Look at all the corners of windows and doors, and at joints where walls meet walls, ceilings or doors for signs that they are pulling away from each other. Also look for cracks in a brick fireplace wall.
• Nails popping out of sheet rock or gypsum board. Examine walls and ceilings for evidence that nails may be working themselves loose.
• Curling or separating wallpaper.
• Curling and tearing of existing sheet rock repairs.
• Leaks and cracks in and around the fireplace.
• Cracks in the exposed concrete grade beam of the house. Check the exposed concrete at the base of the house for cracks. If there are only small cracks, they may also be nonstructural, but they may also be the first indication of trouble.
• Caulking that pulls away from exterior surfaces.
• Nails popping out of corner frames.
• Obvious cracks in brick and mortar.
• Cracks and uneven elevations in structures attached to patios.
  

If you have any of these symptoms you may have a problem.
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