Question 1

Q: Some of the doors and windows of my home are sticking and I see a few cracks in the exterior brick wall.  Could this be a drainage problem?

drainage-admin · Accepted Answer

A: Yes, if the soil supporting the foundation has a lot of clay in it, and it becomes saturated, it can expand and actually move portions of the foundation.  This may be the cause of the sticking doors and windows.

Question 2

Q: Some of the doors and windows of my home are sticking and I see a few cracks in the exterior brick wall.  Could this be a drainage problem?

drainage-admin · Accepted Answer

A: Yes, if the soil supporting the foundation has a lot of clay in it, and it becomes saturated, it can expand and actually move portions of the foundation.  This may be the cause of the sticking doors and windows.