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a section of the new block foundaiton wall

Some pictures of the issues found behind the drywall:

Thanks for the info on adding pictures and for the welcome. This is a set of before pictures,

In January, we purchased a home built in 1864. The house currently has a basement with headroom of between 5'9" and 6', we are currently in the process of digging out the basement. Before everyone cautions me about the risk of such a project performed by a homeowner let me tell you that I have...

its not going to be possible to waterproof from the outside, I was planning on doing it on the inside. I have had no water in the basement this spring and we had 6' of snow and a couple 4"+ rain storms. I was considering a drainage system on the inside that connects to a sump pump.

yes this is how I was told would be the best way to do it.

after speaking with a structural engineer and several contractors in the area. I decided to build what will amount to a 2nd foundation wall using blocks 8x8x16 on top of a footer that will be twice the width of the block and all reinforced with rebar. this will be done a section at a time for...

Hello- I have just purchased a home built in 1864 and will soon start the renovation process. After lots of research We will be starting with the basement by lowering the floor 3 feet (yes I know it's a huge job :rofl: ) I will documenting everything on my youtube channel...