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2. Does homeowners insurance cover foundation repair? - AOL

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   Cracks: Cracks in the home’s interior sheetrock, chimney, tiles or home exterior can mean the foundation is cracked, especially if the cracks are horizontal or zig zagged. If the cracks grow or ...

3. 'Your house is worthless': Massachusetts homeowners are ... - AOL

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   State officials believe around 7,500 homes could be at risk. 'Your house is worthless': Massachusetts homeowners are grappling with crumbling foundations that insurance won't cover and tanks the ...

4. New homes to be demolished and rebuilt due to problems with ...

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   A developer is to demolish and rebuild more than 80 new homes due to problems with their foundations. Darwin Green, less than two miles from Cambridge city centre, is still under construction and ...

5. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   Concrete is one of the most commonly used materials in home construction. When pockets of air are not removed during construction, or the mixture is not allowed to cure properly, the concrete can crack, which allows water to force its way through the wall. Foundations (footings) are horizontal pads that define the perimeter of foundation walls.

6. Damp proofing - Wikipedia

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   A metal damp proof course (DPC) between the stone foundation and brick wall. Damp proofing in construction is a type of moisture control applied to building walls and floors to prevent moisture from passing into the interior spaces. Dampness problems are among the most frequent problems encountered in residences.

7. Settlement (structural) - Wikipedia

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   Settlement is the downward movement or the sinking of a structure's foundation. It is mostly caused by changes in the underlying soil, such as drying and shrinking, wetting and softening, or compression due to the soil being poorly compacted when construction started. [1] Some settlement is quite normal after construction has been completed.

8. 8 Sneaky Signs of Foundation Problems - AOL

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9. French drain - Wikipedia

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   French drains are often installed around a home foundation in two ways: Buried around the external side of the foundation wall; Installed underneath the basement floor on the inside perimeter of the basement [6] In most homes, an external French drain or drain tile is installed around the foundation walls before the soil is backfilled.