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Posted by on October 26, 2006, 3:30 pm
Thanks Kickstart...I do appreciate your effort and the post, I
apologize for my remarks earlier.
BTW the property is in Western PA which is wrought with old coal mines,
many buildings tend to show cracks as the mines settle, but usually not
within the first few years.
There may be more to this story than meets the eye....
> > Not really sure why we need to be so condescending on these boards.
> > Not only does it show a lack of maturity and class it also discourages
> > others who may not be as "all knowing" as yourself from seeking advice.
> > Thus detracting from the purpose of these message boards in the first
> > place. In the future I suggest you rethink your postings prior to
> > actually posting them. Regardless of how "stupid" the question may be.
> > Thanks for the assist Barb...OK Ill put more effort into to this, just for
you.
> 1. First of all the only "expert" that actually looked at this recommended
> you get a professional opinion.
> 2. No one on this list has seen this crack first hand.
> Some even misinterpreted 1-2" as 1/2".
> 3. Some, if not most people that inquire here and others in person, Ask the
> opinion of "experts" until they hear the answer they are looking for.
> Don't expect the final answer from any list that your repliers may or not
> know what they are talking about, let alone have not even seen your problem
> first hand.
> Also local conditions have allot to do with whether or not a problem is as
> serious where you live vs. where I live. We don't even know where you are,
> another variable to consider.
> I live in the land of sand and sinkholes, I take foundation crack seriously.
> You may live on a solid rock and it is merely a settlement or stress crack
> that has no chance of ever moving again.
> The best advice was given to you by the person who actually inspected the
> home first hand. Your Mother in law answered the poster that said gave the
> answer SHE wanted to hear.
> Good luck, I hope everything works out for the best.
> caveat emptor
> kickstart
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> > Not only does it show a lack of maturity and class it also discourages
> > others who may not be as "all knowing" as yourself from seeking advice.
> > Thus detracting from the purpose of these message boards in the first
> > place. In the future I suggest you rethink your postings prior to
> > actually posting them. Regardless of how "stupid" the question may be.
> > Thanks for the assist Barb...OK Ill put more effort into to this, just for