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testing of marine clay

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kimbird9

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Aug 11, 2001
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I am not an expert. I just wanted to know if there is a test that a homeowner can have performed to see if their house is on marine clay. I know there are kits for testing lead in paint, etc. Is there one that a novice can do? If not, what type of professional should be contacted to do the test? Is a home inspector sufficient? I would greatly appreciate any feedback. I live in a mobile home community that is brand new and two of the other houses around me are coming apart. Walls separating from each other, etc. I have a suspicion that marine clay could possibly be the problem. Thanks for the input.
 
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