metalmeltr
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I recently read an article on wikipedia that mentionded digging a basment under an existing build ing with a skid loader. has anyone ever heard of this being done
I recently read an article on wikipedia that mentionded digging a basment under an existing build ing with a skid loader. has anyone ever heard of this being done
It is pretty easy. Basically you dig a ramp in the yard approaching one basement wall all the way down to the footing. Then you cut out an opening in the existing basement wall large enough for the skid loader to get through.
Then dig, dig, dig and then pour the new floor. When you have a Civil War era house with a 6 foot basement like I did, you need to move A LOT of dirt out to have a usable basement. A skid loader is the best way to do it over a weekend instead of years of using buckets
Just make sure you never disturb the soil near the footings over a 45 degree angle. In other words, if you are digging 2 feet lower than the footings, stay a minimum of 2 feet in from the wall.
Doug