Browse Forums General Discussion Re: crack in First step 4Apr 01, 2021 7:35 pm thangam Fore2 no images? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ kindly advise this happens in first steps attached to drop beam. seems like the tiler did not did the work properly the crack is growing big Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: crack in First step 5Apr 03, 2021 7:12 am They have probably poured a small footing for the stairs after they did the main slab then built the stairs on that. It will always move differently to the slab and you will always have a crack there. They should have put a small expansion join there. Stewie Re: crack in First step 8Apr 08, 2021 6:37 am Yes, I'd rake out the grout on the large horizontal join and replace it with a sealant the same dark brown colour and do the same on the side cracks but use an off white sealant. Stewie Re: crack in First step 9Apr 08, 2021 8:23 pm Stewie D Yes, I'd rake out the grout on the large horizontal join and replace it with a sealant the same dark brown colour and do the same on the side cracks but use an off white sealant. Stewie thanks stewie Most likely poor foam installation and render installation, Joint covered with render, foam could be sitting on flashing. Do you have any render at house 4 9298 the step up is 30mm and wanting it to be flat . how much does the concrete have to be lowered .we plan on removing bath and lenghten shower and adding seat. the old bath… 0 11799 Do I need to concern about this pattern of crack? Is this crack showing some signs of bigger problems? Thanks for any suggestions! 1 1897 |