Is it remotely possible to raise a cinder block/air gap/brick house? I'm doing major renovation and want a higher basement ceiling. Lowering the basement floor will result in a bench footing that will make it difficult to place furniture against the walls.
Raise (jack up) a block and brick house?
Aug 06, 2006
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Almost anything is possible...not absolutely sure of construction from your description but if it's a block foundation/basement wall and conventional frame/brick veneer on top, then sure. It's easier if the brick is supported on the baseplate so it goes w/ the rest of the framing, but it's possible to make a supporting ledge. A competent housemover should be able to do it.
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