Should I be worried about these cracks?

Discussion in 'Repairs & Maintenance' started by Pete375895, 4th Oct, 2019.

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  1. Pete375895

    Pete375895 Member

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    Keen to get some feedback on a 10 year old house
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    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    Most of those are due to the lack of an expansion joint.

    The brickwork/concrete interface needs a little mastic to seal the joint.

    Diagonal cracking is more concern.
     
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  3. robboat

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    Is it on clay?
    Concrete raft slab in one piece...no cracking?
    The plasterboard ceiling cracks are beyond settlement cracks.
    May also indicate poor fitting and lack of ceiling battens in the correct spots.
    The diagonal crack from the door needs further checking - what else is moving?
    On other side?
    Good luck
     
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