DEAR TIM: I live in a house with a concrete block foundation. I think the outside of the block has decorative stucco on it because the exterior of the block is not smooth. Some of the exterior is ...

4. Stair-Step Cracks. Exactly what they sound like, these cracks look like stair-steps and are most typically found in brick walls or concrete block foundations.

DEAR TIM: I live in a house with a concrete block foundation. I think the outside of the block has decorative stucco on it because the exterior of the block is not smooth. Some of the exterior is ...

Use it in a leaky basement, or apply some on your home’s foundation to block out moisture and add ... Just be sure to fill any cracks before application for the best results. This workhorse concrete ...

Concrete cracks. That’s a fact of construction life that has been with the human race since it began building with concrete three millenia ago. The problem spurred the Romans to develop and ...

• Stair-step cracks in brick or concrete block foundation walls. • Leaning, tilting chimneys. • Cracks around doors and windows. • Jamming, sticking doors and windows.

If you find cracks in your concrete, you want to ensure they are repaired correctly. Our expert lets us know the mistakes to avoid when repairing your concrete.

Q: I’ve been researching foundation types for both new homes and room additions.I’ve narrowed it down to either poured concrete or concrete block. Many websites say poured concrete is better ...

If you are just adding one row of concrete block to the stone foundation, cut pieces of ½-inch steel rebar about 11 inches long. Use a 4-pound hammer to tap the rods into the drilled hole.