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Vertical Crack in Single Leaf Block Wall (Garage)

Gavin31 · 2013-01-03 23:04:03

Hello, I am studying Sustainable Building and Renewable Energy and have to complete a project on a building defect for my Building Pathology module. I have chosen my own garage wall as the defect.The crack in question is almost perfectly vertical which has led me to question whether it is subsidence or not. The crack does…

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Gavin31

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Hello,

I am studying Sustainable Building and Renewable Energy and have to complete a project on a building defect for my Building Pathology module.
I have chosen my own garage wall as the defect.The crack in question is almost perfectly vertical which has led me to question whether it is subsidence or not. The crack does not extend to the base of the wall and is far wider at the top than it is at the bottom.

Our central heating boiler is located in the garage so im wondering if thermal movement may be the issue. The house has been in our family for 30 years and the general feeling is the crack was present when the house was purchased.

Im really stumped by this and would appreciate some advice from anybody more knowledgeable than i am.

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#2 03-01-2013 11:05PM

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Im having a nightmare putting pics up, i can send them to anyone willing to help.....

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#3 04-01-2013 06:37PM

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imo, natures way of telling yon an expansion joint was needed

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#4 04-01-2013 06:49PM

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From the sounds of it, as the crack is wider at one end than the other and it has not changed since the building was constructed, then it's most likely to be settlement.

But the usual disclaimer applies, in other words seek, the advice of an engineer if the problem is progressing.

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#5 04-01-2013 06:52PM

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Thanks lads, any input is greatly appreciated, I tend to agree with you dolanbaker, its just that for the purposes of this project i have to explore every avenue, thats what brought me here seeking advice from people more experienced than i am

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#6 04-01-2013 07:09PM

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Sorry Gavin31 but we dont entertain threads that are in relation to surveys, thesis, projects, research etc.

Thread closed.

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