The only solution is complete foundation replacement with pyrrhotite-free concrete. Depending on the size of the home, cost estimates as of 2019 ranged from $150,000 to $250,000 in the report.

The mineral pyrrhotite causes concrete to crumble and crack when it’s exposed to oxygen and water. The engineers drill a one inch hole into different areas of the foundation.

Pyrrhotite is considered a geohazard in concrete because over time, usually between 15 and 20 years, the mineral's exposure to water and oxygen could lead to expansion and decay. The foundation ...

The state now mandates quarries to test their product for pyrrhotite to stop the spread. But these homeowners need help desperately. "I am happy with the fact they are listening to us and willing ...

Who pays to get a foundation repaired if it is cracking due to pyrrhotite? The captive insurance agency could help homeowners with repairs that can easily run from $150,000 to $300,000.

The USGS has released its first-ever map of where the mineral pyrrhotite may occur in the contiguous United States. This research was mandated by Congress in the FY2019 appropriations bill for the ...

Pyrrhotite is considered a statewide issue as it had tainted aggregate in about 1,500 to 2,000 Massachusetts homes, all built between 1983 and 2015 in certain areas of the state.

Pyrrhotite, an ingredient in concrete foundations used in the state, is causing the concrete to fail, leaving residents with few options for repairs or legal recourse. Insurance companies are ...

If pyrrhotite makes its way into the aggregate used to make concrete, it can cause that concrete to fail prematurely. The state believes thousands of homes — perhaps as many as 7,500 — across ...

Pyrrhotite is found underneath large swaths of New England but can have disastrous effects if it's accidentally included in concrete mix, which is called aggregate. The only fix for a prematurely ...

News Homeowners watching pyrrhotite turn foundations to dust want Massachusetts to take action Updated: Mar. 23, 2023, 7:09 p.m. | Published: Mar. 23, 2023, 7:07 p.m.

In neighboring Rutland, pyrrhotite has also made itself known. Homeowner Jenny Bercume loves the house she bought six years ago on Pleasantdale Road in Rutland.