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  1. M

    I lifted my house BUT

    Hey Wienerwater, I was able to use adjustable posts and 2, 20 ton jacks to set the house back to its original position. It took about 2 hours. We used greased steel plates & steel pins under each steel beams I set the a post at each end of the center steel beam on a 45 degree angle. The...
  2. M

    I lifted my house BUT

    Thanks for the advise Glenn.
  3. M

    I lifted my house BUT

    The 12 inch was for one wall and it was increased for lateral load. The hydrostatic pressure is minimal. I have a permit, and I am not the only person with a 9' basement. But thanks for not answering my question.
  4. M

    I lifted my house BUT

    I increased the block size from 8 inch to 12 inch. Filled solid, durawall, with straps ready to go. The house is 3/4 of an inch above its foundation right now. The house is level and the foundation is level. I believe the house slipped out of square as it was raised, because my buddy didnt want...
  5. M

    I lifted my house BUT

    Im hoping someone out there has been down the road Im on right now, I could use some advise. I jacked up my house 27 inches. I replaced a block wall and I increased the basement height from 6'-7" to almost 9 feet. In the process of lifting the house shifted 4 inches out of square. How do I get...
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