Continued Excavation and Drainage System Planning
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FAILING house foundation 1/2 4 k video
What happens here
With the significant foundation damage and persistent water identified, the excavation continues to expose more of the foundation wall to fully understand the extent of the problem. The narrator explains that the initial homeowners' explanation of 'too much backfill' causing the foundation to push in is not convincing based on the nature of the cracks (not broken individual blocks) and the consistent water flow from underneath. He outlines two primary options for repair: his preferred method of jacking up the entire house, removing and rebuilding the damaged foundation wall, or the homeowners' chosen option of patching the cracks and waterproofing the existing wall. This decision highlights a difference in opinion on the best long-term solution. Simultaneously, work begins on another section of the house, focusing on an existing boulder wall that was incorrectly directing surface water towards the foundation. The plan is to extend and rebuild this boulder wall further away from the house, creating a wider area for proper drainage. Landscaping (trees and bushes) in this area are also being removed to facilitate better grading and water flow.
Goal: Expose the entire damaged foundation and plan comprehensive drainage solutions.
Tools and materials
- Bobcat 325 Mini-Excavator Bobcat — Continuing excavation and repositioning boulders
- Boulders — Rebuilding and extending the landscape retaining wall
- Flexible Perforated Drainage Pipe — Installing a new drainage system around the foundation and boulder wall
- Landscaping Fabric — Lining the trench before adding gravel and pipe to prevent soil migration
- Shovel — Manual adjustments and fine-tuning the trench and grading
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