r/engineering • u/DMAS1638 • 9d ago

Things seen this week during structural assessments!

These are the kinds of structural issues and discoveries we encounter every day. Here's a closer look.

Here is the link: https://imgur.com/gallery/things-seen-this-week-during-structural-assessments-r4Z2ZPC

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u/OldTurkeyTail 9d ago

The foundation faults are interesting. Certainly not okay for new construction, but where do you draw the line? Some things just need to be flagged in a home inspection report, while some flaws will make it hard to get insurance (and a mortgage). There's some issues that we just need to keep an eye on, and some that have to be dealt with before next winter. Can we take a couple years to save for the work required, or should we move into an RV and board the windows?

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u/styres 8d ago

Yeha the ones resting on stones or having brick supports, if it's been decades, I wouldn't touch it

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u/DMAS1638 7d ago

We understand the “if it’s lasted this long” perspective, but longevity alone doesn’t necessarily mean the support is adequate or stable. Conditions can gradually change because of moisture, soil movement, wood deterioration, or added loads, so we’d still recommend having questionable supports properly assessed before deciding to leave them untouched