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    Dec 12, 2007, 12:43 PM
    Cracks in concrete foundation
    I recently inherited my grandparents home. It is probably 65 years old with a concrete foundation and crawl space underneath. It was built on to about 45 years ago. The older part of the house has several cracks in the outside concrete foundation. I don't know if they are recent or have been there for years. I see none in the newer part of the home. Is this something to worry about? Should I fill in those cracks? Some of the cracks are a couple of inches wide.
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    Dec 12, 2007, 01:21 PM
    Small cracks do not normally pose any problems. However if there is a large crack it could indicate the foundation/house has settled or that the earth under that part of the foundation is sinking. Only way to know for sure is to have it professionally inspected.
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    Dec 12, 2007, 05:10 PM
    If you have cracks a few inches wide you are past the point of patching them. You need a pro to look at this and I think the correct repair would require jacking the house and replacing the complete foundation.
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