Ummm…EEK!
Having hit a brick wall (see previous post) I have been looking for OTTD (other things to do).
Today I vacuumed the basement of the Cross House. Few things bring me greater pleasure than vacumming.
As I happily worked away I spotted something amiss. Scarily so.
When did this giant crack appear?
Emporia is not alone with drought causing massive problems with basements. Indeed, France is buckling all over.
I stared at the giant crack. The lower plaster had also heaved away from its substructure.
Oh. Dear.
I pulled off the collapsing materials, exposing the 1950 stud wall to the Mouse Motel bathroom. This is NOT structural. To the far right is 1894 brick. It IS structural. It seems…whew…OK.
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Could 1950’s Mouse Hotel have affected Cross House structure/foundations when they subdivided with dry wall? Was anything removed or altered that could affect structural support & foundation?
You seemed relieved that the brick was intact.
Whew indeed…
Could this be a result of swings in humidity? Really wet to really dry?
Could this simply be an example of shoddy workmanship done improperly?
I was having heart palpitations right along with you, Ross. Glad to hear it’s NOT structural. You do NOT need another project 🙂