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- Moriata
- 2002
- 2009
- Brooklyn
- Clinton Hill
- House
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September 21, 2009
Foundation Problems?
Hi all--
For the past few years I've lived right next door to a massive construction project. The first phase involved demolition of an attached warehouse, and thin cracks appeared in several places around doorways and corners. I hired Heimer Engineers to take a look and they concluded the cracks were superficial and not evidence of structural damage. Three years later, the construction next door continues and I believe some of the cracks have grown, albeit not by much. The major issue is this piece of molding on the ceiling that is about to fall and I wonder if that is evidence of foundational issues that are more serious than I realize? The piece of molding in question is on the ceiling above the french door partition between my living room and kitchen area, so it's technically in the middle of the living area and not, for instance, in the corner or on the wall. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
(PS apologies in advance for multiple postings--I couldn't seem to get my message posted all morning).