Construction question: Mobile home with small brick wall in front.?

Question

The wall has pulled away from the mobile home leaving a gap of 1 to 2 inches. I want to fill this gap with concrete, however I cant think of how to do it without the concrete falling behind the wall. I need something to put in the gap and then fill it in with the concrete.

Answer 1

You don't want to fill that gap. In the winter the ground is going to freeze and cause frost heave and the wall will move up. Your home does not depend on this wall for its foundation. You should have some suffecient peirs, anchors and straps under the home for this. The best way to hide the gap is to go to a place that sells underpinning. You can find the top rail to the skirting to attach to the bottom part of the home that will look fine and hide the gap.

Answer 2

I've lived in a few mobiles yet your Q is confusing. Assuming that the mobile is approx. 18 inches off ground level or slab; is this something crafted to HIDE the drop/opening?

WHY did it PULL away? SINK below in the soft ground? Earthquake? etc. etc.,,,no offense meant. HOW was that FACING supported at/from ground level? Are the BRICKS in a solid or staggered pattern?

You might research what I suggested before attempting to FILL the gap?

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Steven Wolf

Answer 3

like mentioned before, use as much backer rod as needed, the fill it with the premixed "cement" from the HD, it is more elastic, kinda like caulk. so it should hold better that regular old concrete.

Answer 4

this is happening because the wall is sinking,but u can go buy some backer rod at home depot.it is round foam and is made for squeezing into tight places

Answer 5

Just cap the all with blue stone, if it continues to move, slide the stone with it.