Vertical Vs. Horizontal House Foundation Cracks Explained! What You Need To Know!

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John Laforme and YC discuss the causes and implications of vertical and horizontal cracks in house foundations.

Send a text John Laforme and YC from SoCal Seismic Construction House Bolting discuss foundation issues, emphasizing the commonality of cracks in raised foundations. YC explains that vertical cracks are typically caused by improper drainage and can be repaired with epoxy injection and metal straps. Horizontal cracks, however, indicate foundation failure due to rebar issues. They highlight the importance of proper drainage and rain gutters to prevent foundation problems. Contact Informa...

People in this episode

Host: John Laforme

Guest: YC

Topics covered

• foundation issues
• vertical cracks
• horizontal cracks
• drainage
• home inspection

Keywords

• foundation cracks
• vertical cracks
• horizontal cracks
• epoxy injection
• home inspection
• drainage issues
• rebar problems

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Organizations: SoCal Seismic Construction

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