Foundation Frost Heave
Foundation Frost Heave is a foundation defect common in south-central Minnesota homes. Distinguishes cosmetic cracks from structural movement that ends deals.
Foundation Frost Heave is a foundation defect common in south-central Minnesota homes. Distinguishes cosmetic cracks from structural movement that ends deals.
What we find.
Foundation Frost Heave as found on a south-central Minnesota inspection
As foundDocumented◂▸What causes foundation frost heave?
Water-saturated soil freezes and expands, lifting footings, slabs, stoops and shallow foundations.
What we check
Crack patterns, slab movement, stoop separation, grading and frost depth of footings.
Why it matters
Distinguishes cosmetic cracks from structural movement that ends deals.
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