Cinder blocks under slab
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Cinder blocks under slab
I am screening in an existing cement "patio" on my 1950 rowhouse. Because the slab won't support the roof, I am notching it and adding footings.
While digging one of the holes for the footings, I found a row of cinder blocks just beneath the slab adjacent to the basement walk out (pictured). I am assuming that they are there simply to support the slab, and not for any other purpose I haven't thought of.
If this assumption is correct, can I go ahead and remove them and pour my footing? I will thicken the replacement slab around the footing to compensate for the loss of support.

While digging one of the holes for the footings, I found a row of cinder blocks just beneath the slab adjacent to the basement walk out (pictured). I am assuming that they are there simply to support the slab, and not for any other purpose I haven't thought of.
If this assumption is correct, can I go ahead and remove them and pour my footing? I will thicken the replacement slab around the footing to compensate for the loss of support.

