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Examples of
Basement Damage
UPWARD MOVEMENT OF BASEMENT SLAB-ON-GRADE
Tile damage in basement bathroom due to slab-on-grade movement.
DISTRESS AT DRYWALL JOINTS
Separations and cracking at drywall joints in the basement can be caused by floor and/or foundation movement.
BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN BASEMENT
Broken floor tile in the basement can also be an indicator of slab-on-grade floor movement.
CRACK IN BASEMENT SLAB-ON-GRADE
Not all cracks in concrete are problematic - they may be just cosmetic.
OUT-OF-SQUARE DOOR FRAME IN BASEMENT
Out-of-square doorframes in the basement caused by slab-on-grade movement are a life-safety issue because doors must operate properly in case of an emergency.
HAIRLINE CRACKS
Thin (hairline) cracks are common in basement slab-on-grade.
SEPARATION AT BASE OF FIXTURES
Separation between sink pedestal and flooring in basement due to slab-on-grade movement
FLEXIBLE HVAC DUCTWORK
Flexible ductwork is installed at the furnace to accommodate some movement of the basement slab-on-grade.
FRAMING VOID IN BASEMENT
The framing void narrows as a result of the upward movement of the basement slab-on-grade floor.
DISTRESS IN BASEMENT BASEBOARD
Separation between flooring and baseboard due to basement slab-on-grade movement.
DISTRESSED TILE IN BASEMENT BATHROOM
Tile damage in basement bathroom due to slab-on-grade floor movement.
CRACK IN BASEMENT SLAB-ON-GRADE
Although cracks in the basement slab-on-grade floor indicate some movement, it does not necessarily mean that the floor system is failing.
SEPARATION BETWEEN BASEBOARD AND DRYWALL IN BASEMENT
Upward movement of the basement slab-on-grade floor often causes separations of trim along the floor.
DOOR TRIM SEPARATION
Separation between the door jamb and trim in the basement due to upward slab-on-grade movement.
DRYWALL CRACK AT BEAM END IN BASEMENT
Drywall distress around beams in the basement can be due to foundation or slab-on-grade floor movement.
CRUSHED DRYWALL AT BASEBOARD
Crushed drywall in basement due to upward movement of the basement slab-on-grade floor.
WIDTH OF FRAMING VOID IN BASEMENT
The width of the framing void narrows at the basement slab-on-grade floor moves upward.
SEPARATIONS AT WALLS
Separations between walls and cabinets or countertops are commonly caused by floor movement.
WALL CRACKS, SEPARATIONS, AND OUT-OF-SQUARE DOOR FRAMES
Damage to basement finishes can be caused by foundation or slab-on-grade floor movement, or a combination of the two.
DRYWALL DAMAGE AT CEILING CORNER
Cracked, crushed, or separated drywall at ceiling corners can be caused by foundation or slab-on-grade floor movement, or a combination of the two.
BASEMENT CEILING CRACKS
Cracks on the ceiling are typically caused by foundation movement.
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AT BASEMENT COLUMN
Movement of foundations supporting columns in the basement can cause damage to drywall and finishes.
DRYWALL CRACKS IN BASEMENT BATHROOM
Drywall cracks and separation adjacent to the shower door caused by vertical uplift of the basement floor.
DOOR DAMAGE
At doors, drywall cracks are often accompanied by the separation between trim pieces, which indicates floor and/or foundation movement.
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