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    Dec 23, 2008, 10:54 AM
    Foundation wall and grade
    What is the worst case scenario between foundation wall and grade?
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    Dec 23, 2008, 03:03 PM

    Check "grade foundation" in your other post

    A bad grade pushes wall over/ water saturation /liquefies adds weight/ pushes wall over
    B bad grade floods foundation
    C. Grade post settles can't get into structure
    D. Grade not backfilled to wall ?
    E. Foundation not sealed for grade
    This really seems like a test question I pick "A" no wall anymore!
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