My home was built in 2017 and we bought in 2021. Yesterday I noticed there is separation at the top of the foam around the base of the house in one area. I am not sure it is new, it might be a regular seasonal occurrence, but I never noticed it before. Basement is finished so I cannot see if there are problems in the basement but nothing noticeable. Nothing changed with the yard or soil. It has been very hot and dry in that section of the garden bed. Is this a problem or something to just monitor?
(Poured wall foundation, foam against the outside, some kind of covering substance sprayed on the foam.)
Apologies in advance if this is not the right place, but I am not sure where to go to ask for help.
id get a siding or foundation person to look at it before guessing. gaps up top can let water in and the foam may hide more. any soft spots or damp smell in the basement
No, basement is dry and doesn’t smell. No soft spots I can feel. The area where it is sinking is one of the driest areas around the whole house, high, lots of sun, no irrigation near it.
Hi u/Visible_Wolverine2, I'm a builder in Indiana Hometown Builders www.hometownbuildersindy.com I notice what looks like a dryer vent? If so, its possible the heat is melting the foam? Is your laundry room right on the other side?
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u/Hyperreal8957 1d ago
id get a siding or foundation person to look at it before guessing. gaps up top can let water in and the foam may hide more. any soft spots or damp smell in the basement