Pyrrhotite, a naturally occurring mineral, reacts with water and air and swells if used in a concrete mix. The resulting chemical reaction destroys buildings.

The state's fiscal 2026 budget calls for a commission to investigate crumbling home foundations owing to pyrrhotite and recommend possible solutions.

Hidden within the concrete of house foundations, ... And forums are planned, with State Sen. Anne Gobi planning one in Central Mass.The Rianis noted that homes have been most affected so far, ...

WCVB's Ben Simmoneau has reported on the struggle the residents have had after they learned the concrete in their foundations is contaminated by pyrrhotite – a naturally occurring mineral found ...

Pyrrhotite, an iron oxide mineral that breaks down over time, in manufactured cement has been identified in the foundations of homes built between 1983 and 2015, mostly in Central Mass.

Failing foundations: Massachusetts budget offers help for homeowners with pyrrhotite tainted concrete. Published: ; Jul. 20, 2018, 10:59 a.m.

WARE, Mass. (WWLP) – The 22News I-Team has learned more about concrete testing for homes in western and central Massachusetts who could have a crumbling foundation.

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The 22News I-Team has an update on a story we’ve been following for several years: the crumbling concrete issue impacting homeowners in western and central Massachusetts.

The foundation could show telltale spidery cracks that could eventually cause the concrete to crumble. Pyrrhotite has been discovered in a quarry in Willington, Connecticut, and crumbling ...

MONSON — The $61.01 billion state budget deal hammered out last week on Beacon Hill could — eventually — help homeowners suffering with crumbling concrete foundations to afford costly repairs.