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About Ed Eckley
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I will be happy to answer any questions regarding foundation problems of any type. Questions pertaining to construction methods, Problematic soils, Settling & Movement, Frame torsion & racking, Preventative measures, Repair methods of all types.
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Over 18 years in the industry. A.S.M.E. Certified,(American Society of Mechanical Engineering). Hydraulics Design Expert. 18 years of hands on soil manipulation. Over 500 homes repaired, and over 20 commercial buildings repaired. Extensive soil knowledge. Familiar with most types of repair methods and the expected results of each.
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Ezine.com Article Title: Foundation Problems Do's & Don'ts
custombuildingsupport.com: Foundation Repair Methods
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High School Graduate 1976
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College Graduate 1978
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You are here: Experts > Home/Garden > Home Improvement/Repair > Foundation Stabilization and Repair > Rear Foundation Movement
Expert: Ed Eckley - 11/3/2009
Question
I have a 100 yr old 2 story barn in Ohio. The original foundation was brick and the barn was rolling off the foundation. The previous owner has concrete poured approx 10" thick around the brick foundation to stabilize it approx 35 yrs ago however the barn was never jacked up and to original square. I noticed a large crack in the concrete a couple yrs ago along the back wall approx 15' from the corner. I marked the crack line to see if the was any further movement. (There are 2 cracks, 1 in the corner and 1 approx 15 feet and the back wall.) I checked the original mark and noted further movement of approx 1/2 in. It appears the previous owner may have also removed some vertical lower beams to allow equip storage. Is the foundation movement caused by lack of support causing downward stress? Is it possible to stop further movement by adding vertical beams? Other than the foundation problem the barn is in good shape. There is steel siding approx 10 years old and the roof is fine. The interior floors are concrete and in good shape. Thanks
Answer
Hello Mark
It is difficult to make any recommendations without examining the frame and the load bearing beams as they relate to the rafters or roof trusses, (which ever the case may be).
If this is a pole barn, you may be able to reinforce the vertical rigidity by installing cross bracing or engineered struts.
You should contact a structural engineer or experienced professional in your area, and have an inspection performed. You will need a good plan to follow, or the situation could become dangerous. Please do not try to manipulate such an old structure without a good, safe plan.
I wish you the best!
Respectfully Ed Eckley
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