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<blockquote data-quote="soonersfan" data-source="post: 1582728" data-attributes="member: 9063"><p>Your footing looks to be solid. If you're not seeing cracks in the brick mortar, you're probably fine. Your footing supports the weight of the house itself and structurally is the most important part of the house. Seeing some space under this type of footing isn't that big of a deal but almost no one uses these types of footings anymore. It is too bad the builder didn't take a few minutes to explain the type of footing and how your house is supported.</p><p></p><p>Your slab on the other hand will sometimes move and cause the need for some door adjustments and potentially sheetrock issues. While it is still an inconvenience and steps can me made to minimize it happening, it does happen but it's not necessarily structural. If your house is built on red clay, that stuff can really contract in the heat and your slab is sitting right on it. That can cause some movement and explain the door issue. </p><p></p><p>Having said that, I would still have a foundation expert check out your house. Many of them offer free inspections/quotes. Also, at the very least it is still the builder's responsibility to have his trim carpenter come back out and adjust that door for you under your one year warranty. It may require some sanding, longer screws in the hinges, etc. but it shouldn't take them longer that 30 minutes to get it fixed up.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="soonersfan, post: 1582728, member: 9063"] Your footing looks to be solid. If you're not seeing cracks in the brick mortar, you're probably fine. Your footing supports the weight of the house itself and structurally is the most important part of the house. Seeing some space under this type of footing isn't that big of a deal but almost no one uses these types of footings anymore. It is too bad the builder didn't take a few minutes to explain the type of footing and how your house is supported. Your slab on the other hand will sometimes move and cause the need for some door adjustments and potentially sheetrock issues. While it is still an inconvenience and steps can me made to minimize it happening, it does happen but it's not necessarily structural. If your house is built on red clay, that stuff can really contract in the heat and your slab is sitting right on it. That can cause some movement and explain the door issue. Having said that, I would still have a foundation expert check out your house. Many of them offer free inspections/quotes. Also, at the very least it is still the builder's responsibility to have his trim carpenter come back out and adjust that door for you under your one year warranty. It may require some sanding, longer screws in the hinges, etc. but it shouldn't take them longer that 30 minutes to get it fixed up. [/QUOTE]
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