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Can this crack below my porch be repaired?

11 months ago

My front porch has developed cracks due to the ground settling beneath it. The widest section of the crack is hidden somewhat by bushes and wraps around to the front of the porch. I am looking for a way to fill this crack so that it does not keep increasing in size. I have tried using construction adhesive on the front, but it did not work. I would appreciate any ideas on how to fix this without having to replace the porch at this time.

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millworkman
11 months ago
Filling that topically as a DIY will do nothing to stop it from expanding. Too little other info to offer other that getting a foundation company to look at it.
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Joseph Corlett, LLC
11 months ago
Call a mudjacker please.
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