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I am re-siding and probably re-sheathing a portion of my house. The house includes a carport framed in and converted to living space where the existing slab is only ~1" above grade. From what I've read a possible fix might be adding temporary supports and building a block wall to bring the "foundation wall" up 8 inches.

The house does not have proper clearance to grade on one portion (and it cannot be fixed by grading). It has been that way for ~40 years. Am I likely to be required to fix this when making modifications?

The rest of the house mostly have the 6" of clearance required by code.

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  • We're also adding windows so there will be inspections.
    – Bob
    Apr 29 at 3:11
  • Add that information to your question post, please.
    – isherwood
    Apr 29 at 13:59
  • Whether or not inspectors require a fix, you should endeavor to provide one!
    – Huesmann
    May 2 at 13:33
  • @Huesmann do you have a suggestion for a fairly simple fix? I'm not sure supporting ~15 feet of ceiling/roof, removing the wall, and pouring a small stem wall or laying a block one is worthwhile? The house is 70 years old, in a dry climate, and doesn't have evidence of massive issues.
    – Bob
    May 2 at 17:03
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    If the inspectors require some kind of remedial effort, grade away from the house at least 10', even if it causes a sump there; if necessary you can create an infiltration pit (assuming your soils are reasonably well-draining). If the inspector doesn't comment, and you don't have any evidence of an issue, don't even worry about it.
    – Huesmann
    May 3 at 12:34

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