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Foundation crack water entry

Hydrostatic or wind-driven water follows a crack or joint through below-grade construction.

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Typical location

Foundation walls and wall-floor junctions

Timing fingerprint

Rain, thaw or saturated soil

Visible or audible pattern

Water, staining or salts following a visible crack

Best separating check

Document entry during weather and inspect exterior drainage

Evidence that weakens this cause

No crack or weather relationship

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Ground moisture rise vs foundation crack entryA broad low band differs from a defined crack pathway.→