Uncategorized | Gustave Koerner House Restoration

Metal rods were augured into the earth and attached to the concrete pads to provide additional stability.

by Jack Lechien | Jul 14, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Steel rods were augured into the earth and bolted to the concrete pads to provide additional foundation stability.

by Jack Lechien | Jul 14, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

The foundation was excavated to pour concrete pads beneath the stones to provide additional support. The original foundation was laid above the frost line, allowing minor movement . and interior wall cracks, during the freeze/thaw cycle.

by Jack Lechien | Jul 14, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Work performed

by Jack Lechien | Jul 14, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

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Above the frost line

by Jack Lechien | Jul 13, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Koerner house’s stone foundation was laid in 1849 above the frost line, resulting in minor movement and interior wall cracking in the freeze and thaw cycle. A channel was excavated along the front wall and the left side wall. Concrete pads were poured beneath...

The Gustave Koerner House

200 Abend
Belleville, IL 62220

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