paulus 26 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I have noticed these in the last 2 weeks , I believe the large one was hidden under the repointing that was done before we moved in, So the question is should I be worried Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 How long you lived there, how olds the house? I'll just get the ball rolling till a builder comes on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 How long you lived there, how olds the house? I'll just get the ball rolling till a builder comes on 8 years and they were build in the 60`s :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I am not a builder, just a brickie so my opinion is based on some experience. I would say that you have subsidence in the foundations. Sorry. TC 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepitcovert 842 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 A BREAK ON THE CORNER USUALLY MEANS SETTLEMENT OF THE FOUNDATIONS LOOKS LIKE ITS BEEN LIKE THAT A WHILE HENCE THE STRAIGHT JOINT THATS BEEN POINTED IN, LBC BRICKS ARENT THAT GOOD ANYWAY AND TEND TO BREAK EASILY. MY ADVICE IS TO JUST KEEP AN EYE ON IT FOR ANY FURTHER MOVEMENT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I am not a builder, just a brickie so my opinion is based on some experience. I would say that you have subsidence in the foundations. Sorry. TC The old bloke across the road was a labourer when they were built and he says they were only built on 18 inch foundations so you could well be correct Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I was just about to say that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R.A.W 1,987 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 it's a structural engineer your after paulus. i could give my opinion but i'm not qualified to really and could be just worrying you and your family unnecessarily. goodluck with it mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 it's a structural engineer your after paulus. i could give my opinion but i'm not qualified to really and could be just worrying you and your family unnecessarily. goodluck with it mate. well that makes me feel a whole lot better :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 it's a structural engineer your after paulus. i could give my opinion but i'm not qualified to really and could be just worrying you and your family unnecessarily. goodluck with it mate. If you ain't gonna worry him then I will. 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhopton 807 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Is it cracking on inside to mate? Could be a water leek under ground near that side of house making it unstable is the cracking showing around back of house ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 it's a structural engineer your after paulus. i could give my opinion but i'm not qualified to really and could be just worrying you and your family unnecessarily. goodluck with it mate. If you ain't gonna worry him then I will. wooden buildings i do know abit about but bricks and morter just isnt my thing :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baw 4,360 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 I'm guessing if the auld c**t across the road help build them, they can't be that much of a worry if he's staying in one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Is it cracking on inside to mate? Could be a water leek under ground near that side of house making it unstable is the cracking showing around back of house ? yes mate the bathroom is behind that wall and is cracked all along the ceiling and down the walls Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 it's a structural engineer your after paulus. i could give my opinion but i'm not qualified to really and could be just worrying you and your family unnecessarily. goodluck with it mate. If you ain't gonna worry him then I will. wooden buildings i do know abit about but bricks and morter just isnt my thing :laugh: Put some gaffer tape on it , won't make it any safer but you won't see the crack anymore. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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