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Originally Posted by red-beard
We all agree that it was not built properly. Unless they are seeing cracking elsewhere, I doubt the problem is a foundation. I expect it is simply poor construction. And with the water entry, mold is assured. With our humidity, mold is always present. but with water entry, it will be all over that internal area.
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I agree. I wasn't mentioning the foundation as a cause for this damage but simply adding to the things he needs to look for. I wouldn't look at ANY house built on a slope, or on clay soils.
In addition to your mold fears, I'll add that water intrusion will also destroy the integrity of any wood structure if enough time elapses. Cracks of that size can allow significant water entry.
Run, Forrest, run...