Cracks in Walls: A Visual Guide to Causes and When to Get Advice
Cracks in walls are among the most common defects noticed in homes, but their appearance alone rarely tells the whole story. A fine crack in plaster may simply record drying shrinkage, while a similar-looking crack passing through masonry could indicate that different parts of a building have moved relative to one another. A diagonal crack radiating from a window opening. Its pattern is…