Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Brick work Mortar cracks 2Apr 07, 2020 7:51 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Brick work Mortar cracks 4Apr 08, 2020 7:53 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Brick work Mortar cracks 6Apr 08, 2020 10:34 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Brick work Mortar cracks 7Apr 09, 2020 11:46 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Brick work Mortar cracks 9Apr 13, 2020 9:14 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Brick work Mortar cracks 11Apr 13, 2020 10:53 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Brick work Mortar cracks 13Apr 13, 2020 12:22 pm Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Brick work Mortar cracks 14Apr 13, 2020 12:57 pm StructuralBIMGuy franknewhome I think it is a great example of small things can develop overtime and The fix could be a 5 mins attention during construction, sad that my inspector did not pick this up during all stages. Lucky you had the correct photos..once covered up often ignored and forgotten As for engineering documentation ideally you also require 1. Footing & Slab Plan & details 2. Brick Lintel, beam and column Plans and details 3. Wall Framing Plans and details 4. Floor Plan joists, Beams, Columns 5.Roof Truss engineering Plan & Details 6. Wind loading connection Details for 3,4 & 5 above If you are missing structural detail items what does the building inspector check read their disclaimer. OT, Builders don't like paying for the full engineering services..so it's not always offered during site inspections.. IMO, legislation should make it mandatory. Cheers Chris The building industry in this country sometimes is just a joke with black citizen tradies and builders only cares about money when they should pay attention to these things, our one is decent quality compared to most of the build I've seen but still lots of little hidden problems like this. Initially I was a bit worried about slab heave as that side has a bit of water problem during construction. Luckily our slab has concrete piers surrounded the whole slab and was poured together. It would be a lot worse like other heave thread if not. I'll update this thread after a few month just to help people with similar problems. Re: Brick work Mortar cracks 15Apr 13, 2020 1:00 pm StructuralBIMGuy Lucky you had the correct photos..once covered up often ignored and forgotten Chris Taking photos of everything is very, very wise. 3in1 Supadiverta. Rainwater Harvesting Best Practice using syphonic drainage. Cleaner Neater Smarter Cheaper Supa Gutter Pumper. A low cost syphonic eaves gutter overflow solution. DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair could be the footing or being hard up against the other wall with no expansion joint or both. You could try again with brick mesh and use some sticky back foam against the… 1 1063 Do I need to concern about this pattern of crack? Is this crack showing some signs of bigger problems? Thanks for any suggestions! 1 1911 The spacing of the studs looks pretty large especially for a load bearing wall. 3 11104 |