Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Cracks on walls 2Dec 09, 2019 5:10 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Cracks on walls 5Dec 09, 2019 10:16 pm 3in1 Supadiverta. Best Practice Rainwater Harvesting using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Cracks on walls 8Dec 10, 2019 8:37 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Cracks on walls 10Dec 10, 2019 9:06 am An Engineer should inspect all apartments and analyse the crack patterns for starters information will be drawn from the engineering drawings. I doubt a proper engineering inspection was carried out during construction but check with Council building department. Sorry I cant offer a more definitive answer.. a structural site inspection is required for that Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Cracks on walls 11Dec 17, 2019 12:49 am I got a builder came the other day and he suggested to monitor the cracks as below - Take a rule or something and place it against the crack. Take a photo to record the width of the crack. - After a few weeks/months do that again. - If settlement cracks, not bigger. Else you need an inspection as others have suggested Good luck. Re: Cracks on walls 12Dec 21, 2019 1:53 am ![]() I got a builder came the other day and he suggested to monitor the cracks as below - Take a rule or something and place it against the crack. Take a photo to record the width of the crack. - After a few weeks/months do that again. - If settlement cracks, not bigger. Else you need an inspection as others have suggested Good luck. Thank you, very useful advice! Re: Cracks on walls 13Feb 04, 2020 10:04 pm ![]() An Engineer should inspect all apartments and analyse the crack patterns for starters information will be drawn from the engineering drawings. I doubt a proper engineering inspection was carried out during construction but check with Council building department. Sorry I cant offer a more definitive answer.. a structural site inspection is required for that Last week a structural engineer inspected my apartment. As per him these cracks are from top to bottom and are due to taping not done properly at the joints of cement boards. He suggested to tape the joints again properly, sand it after that and do 2 coats of paint and that should be it. Do you agree with it. Will that be end of these cracks? As per the engineer, in NSW builder is supposed to resolve this but just in case builder refuses to do that or comes up with some contract jargon stuff, can I get this fixed. If so should it be the job of a painter or a trades person dealing with board joints? Thanks a lot. Re: Cracks on walls 14Feb 05, 2020 5:27 am ![]() ![]() An Engineer should inspect all apartments and analyse the crack patterns for starters information will be drawn from the engineering drawings. I doubt a proper engineering inspection was carried out during construction but check with Council building department. Sorry I cant offer a more definitive answer.. a structural site inspection is required for that Hi, Last week a structural engineer inspected my apartment. As per him these cracks are from top to bottom and are due to taping not done properly at the joints of cement boards. He suggested to tape the joints again properly, sand it after that and do 2 coats of paint and that should be it. Do you agree with it. Will that be end of these cracks? As per the engineer, in NSW builder is supposed to resolve this but just in case builder refuses to do that or comes up with some contract jargon stuff, can I get this fixed. If so should it be the job of a painter or a trades person dealing with board joints? Thanks a lot. I wouldnt be doing ii myself,but realy two trades are needed or a painter who is capable of plastering.properly. these cracks in this video were inspected by the qbcc here in queensland and were deemed within tolerances.. Re: Cracks on walls 15Feb 05, 2020 9:01 am ![]() ![]() An Engineer should inspect all apartments and analyse the crack patterns for starters information will be drawn from the engineering drawings. I doubt a proper engineering inspection was carried out during construction but check with Council building department. Sorry I cant offer a more definitive answer.. a structural site inspection is required for that Hi, Last week a structural engineer inspected my apartment. As per him these cracks are from top to bottom and are due to taping not done properly at the joints of cement boards. He suggested to tape the joints again properly, sand it after that and do 2 coats of paint and that should be it. Do you agree with it. Will that be end of these cracks? Thanks for the update The engineer will look at all possible causes resulting from , defective materials and workmanship,settlement/shear, structural & serviceability failures,etc and advise accordingly. OT the big one is brittle/sudden failure without warnings. The quick fix is to re-tape and keep an eye on it? LOL, who hired the engineer the builder? Poor workmanship often leaves other tell tail signs and unless you do repairs the signs are often overlooked, eg The screw fixing are placed too far apart, so the repair should involve blocking, re screwing and taping...a good painter would check Cheers Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Cracks on walls 16Feb 05, 2020 9:50 am ![]() these cracks in this video were inspected by the qbcc here in queensland and were deemed within tolerances. That is a very good video with some great tips. I also watched a few of your other videos and the passion and pride in your work certainly transmits. You are a great asset to the forum. 3in1 Supadiverta. Best Practice Rainwater Harvesting using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. Re: Cracks on walls 17Feb 05, 2020 10:02 am ![]() ![]() these cracks in this video were inspected by the qbcc here in queensland and were deemed within tolerances. That is a very good video with some great tips. I also watched a few of your other videos and the passion and pride in your work certainly transmits. You are a great asset to the forum. Thanks,appreciate the input Click on the post below by thepa1nter, one of the forum's best posters, and watch the video he linked. viewtopic.php?p=1863860#p1863860 4 1835 ![]() Thanks for your input. the thing is I would know when to be concerned, that is why though someone with more knowledge could advise. regards, 2 1083 I agree with Gaudi. Send everything in writing and ensure they do the same. My builder also let informed that the cracks appearing were ‘normal settling’. 7 years… 6 2129 |