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Tabitha
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CRACKS IN BASEMENT FLOOR
whats your opinion - how big of a deal is this? would you not buy a house if it had cracks in the basement floor?
thanks everyone
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Posted 5/3/07 9:59 PM  |
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jerome8283
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Re: CRACKS IN BASEMENT FLOOR
This is not unusual. I'm assuming our talking about a concrete floor? If yes, the house foundation settles and this can happen. As long as it's not excessive I would not worry about but I would point it out to an inspector.
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| Posted 5/3/07 10:10 PM |
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Tabitha
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Re: CRACKS IN BASEMENT FLOOR
thank you so much... yes, this is a concrete floor. do you know if cracks can be repaired, or are they just something you're stuck with? thanks again!!
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| Posted 5/3/07 10:14 PM |
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PotofLuck06
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Re: CRACKS IN BASEMENT FLOOR
We have cracks in our basement and it will happen over time and settling.
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| Posted 5/4/07 9:23 AM |
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jerome8283
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Re: CRACKS IN BASEMENT FLOOR
Posted by Tabitha
thank you so much... yes, this is a concrete floor. do you know if cracks can be repaired, or are they just something you're stuck with? thanks again!!
They can be filled. There are lots of products at HD or Lowes. It's a good idea to fill them because sometimes you can get moisture and/or insects that come up through the cracks. If you have the opportunity, fill them before installing flooring.
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| Posted 5/4/07 9:33 AM |
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PotofLuck06
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Re: CRACKS IN BASEMENT FLOOR
Posted by jerome8283
Posted by Tabitha
thank you so much... yes, this is a concrete floor. do you know if cracks can be repaired, or are they just something you're stuck with? thanks again!!
They can be filled. There are lots of products at HD or Lowes. It's a good idea to fill them because sometimes you can get moisture and/or insects that come up through the cracks. If you have the opportunity, fill them before installing flooring.
That's a good idea. I never thought of that before....now I will.
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| Posted 5/4/07 9:38 AM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: CRACKS IN BASEMENT FLOOR
it can be a problem if the house is on a high water table. your inspector or engineer should be able to let you know if its a concern.
they are common and can be raparied in most cases.
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| Posted 5/4/07 9:40 AM |
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DMT
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Re: CRACKS IN BASEMENT FLOOR
AS long as they have been isnpected and its safe you can fill them no prob.
Just get some cement mix from the depot, mix it with water in a spackle bucket, fill the cracks so they are nice and level...then you can paint the flooring, carpet, etc whatever you have in mind.
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| Posted 5/4/07 10:15 AM |
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