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cracks in wall interior and exterior
Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 2.37 PM
I live in an old semi house with bay windows in the livingroom and front bedroom. the front bedroom has a large crack that runs vertically from the sil down to the skirting but the same crack is visible on the exterior of the building can this just be replastered and re rendered or does more need doing?
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this crack is most probably due to the fact you live in a old house. over a period of years there would be movement in the house which will cause cracks to appear in various places. cracks can be repaired using an appropriate flexible filler, then sanded to a smooth finish. Larger patches of damaged or loose plaster will require re-plastering to obtain a suitable surface for decorating or painting over.
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Answered5 April 2016
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Anonymous user
maybe the footings need underpinning,sometimes foundations are not suitable to carry the weight put upon them,i find that is the case mostly,failing that,it could be that the brickwork is not staggered which will cause a weak structure.straps can be applied to the structure to hold it together.
Answered21 March 2017
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