What to watch
- seasonal cracks that open and close
- soil pulling from the foundation
- brick cracks near corners
- uneven floors after wet or dry swings
Local conditions
Clay soil and foundation movement
Clay-heavy soil can shrink during dry periods and swell when wet, putting changing pressure on foundations and crawl space supports.
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Clay soil and foundation movement
Clay-heavy soil can shrink during dry periods and swell when wet, putting changing pressure on foundations and crawl space supports.
- seasonal cracks that open and close
- soil pulling from the foundation
- brick cracks near corners
What to check
- moisture changes around the foundation
- bare soil near the home
- drainage that keeps one side wetter than another
Why timing matters
Take photos when the symptom appears and again after weather changes. Timing can help separate drainage, humidity, drought, and structural movement clues.
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