While it is normal for a home to settle into its foundation and the surrounding land after being built, sometimes older homes continue to exhibit similar noises. These sounds can mean that doors are not hung square, or that water damage has warped wood trim and other aspects of a home.
Other things that can happen due to the weight of a home are small cracks and gaps in the foundation walls. While these are below ground, they can still move. One thing to consider is that it is not only the weight of the house that presses down on these walls, but the soil outside of the home continually presses inward.
The soil around your home is extraordinarily dense and weighs a great deal more than many people realize. While only a square foot of dry soil weighs about 40 pounds, a square yard of dry soil weighs nearly …