Step Cracking in Block Foundation
Step Cracking in Block Foundation is a structure defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Step cracking with displacement can signal structural movement warranting an engineer, unlike a simple shrinkage crack.
Step Cracking in Block Foundation is a structure defect common in Lake Minnetonka and west-metro homes. Step cracking with displacement can signal structural movement warranting an engineer, unlike a simple shrinkage crack.
What causes step cracking in block foundation?
Step cracking follows the mortar joints of a block foundation in a staircase pattern, often indicating lateral soil pressure.
What we check
We document the crack pattern, measure displacement, and check for bowing and moisture entry.
Why it matters
Step cracking with displacement can signal structural movement warranting an engineer, unlike a simple shrinkage crack.
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What it looks like.
Photos are representative of step cracking in block foundation conditions across the Lake Minnetonka west metro. Every inspection delivers your home's own photo-mapped findings within 24 hours.
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