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GABERT & RUSCH CONSTR.
2760 Westmoor Road
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(t.j.1'4) 231...,8202;
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JAN 1 2 1994
Ja.t""u;~\i'''Y 7. 1994
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Mr~ Ker) Staef'11er
Building Inspector
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Oshkosh. WI 54902-1130
Re: 1644 Hunters Glen Dr... Oshkosh basement wall repair
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The basement was dug on June 14, 1993, with the walls being
poured the following week. Persistent rain did not allow
backfill until mid August. After backfill diagonal cracks
were discovered in the rear and south walls of the
foundation. We concluded that excessive pressure from the
extremely wet soil conditions at that time were responsible
for abnormal hydraulic pressure, causing these cracks. The
exterior east and sout~) walls were ~>(cavated to relieve any
pressure on the open hole. The home was then constructed on
the open foundation to insure the walls would remain
straight without any abnormal side pressure. After soil
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inside cracks were Chipped out and filled with hydro plug
concrete sealer to insure a seal as well as improve the
cosmetic appearance of the wall, by John Skotzke Concrete
Constl'uction..
Please note that the owner of this home is now and was at
the time aware of all the pl'eviously described repairs.. To
date I know of no problems associated with this basement
wall. Please feel free to contact me at 231-8203 if you
have any further questions regarding this home.
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