CRACK INVESTIGATION SYDNEY

Helpful Information.
The sight of cracking can set off alarm bells in anyone considering purchasing a property or selling a property, although, most properties will exhibit cracking at some point in their lives minor cracks can be common. As materials age and settle to accommodate changes in the building's environment, cracks can appear if the builder has not allowed for this environmental change by installing control or expansion joints this may be a common cause or contributing factor. While cracking is often not a great cause for alarm, affecting only the appearance, some cracking can also be a sign of a serious problem, such as the stability of the building being under threat and needs further investigations. Because of this, all cracking, insignificant or otherwise, should be considered seriously and checked by an expert. We at Sydney building consultants can help call 0498531827.

Shapes of Cracks
The form and size of the crack can sometimes indicate the underlying problem. Cracking can be horizontal, vertical, stepped, cogged or a combination of all these. When assessing cracks, the width of the crack is often more important than the length of the crack. Stepped cracks tend to follow the lines of horizontal and vertical joints in buildings, such as beds of mortar between bricks or blocks and may indicate structural movement. Vertical cracks may indicate that structural components such as bricks or blocks have failed and so can be a sign of significant stresses within the building structure. Cracks that are wider at the top or at the bottom may indicate that there has been foundation movement, with the direction of the widening giving an indication of the likely direction of the movement. Horizontal cracks may indicate that an element such as a wall is failing and this may present a safety concern. As a general rule, the following sizes and descriptions apply:

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