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by AdeJ
Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:57 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: New build - external/internal cracks
Replies: 4
Views: 4179

[quote="kbrownie"]If the problem is settlement, this does happen in new builds and will stop.
KB[/quote]

Thanks for the reassurance - will keep an eye on it. :)
by AdeJ
Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:48 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: New build - external/internal cracks
Replies: 4
Views: 4179

[quote="kbrownie"]is it plaster or blocks that have crack new build do have some settlement time! Kb[/quote] The blocks have cracked - have cut back the render on outside and plaster on inside and the cracking is clearly visible in the blocks - sometimes down the mortar line but then acros...
by AdeJ
Wed Oct 08, 2008 10:44 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: New Build - internal/external cracks
Replies: 4
Views: 4470

[quote="stuart C"]This is quite common with these type of blocks. The cracks stop at the DPC.[/quote]

Thanks for that reassurance - any way to stop it though,; have used acryllic sealant, polyfilla, etc. still keep reappearing. :(
by AdeJ
Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:23 am
Forum: Brickwork and Blockwork Forum
Topic: New Build - internal/external cracks
Replies: 4
Views: 4470

New Build - internal/external cracks

New build, completed Sept05, internal and external cavity walls with Celcon blocks on concrete blocks below dpc - metre deep footings on sand/greensand site. Have noticed vertical cracks externally and corresponding internally - ie cracked blocks inside and outside beneath quite large pvc casement w...
by AdeJ
Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:52 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: New build - external/internal cracks
Replies: 4
Views: 4179

New build - external/internal cracks

New build, completed Sept05, internal and external cavity walls with Celcon blocks on concrete blocks below dpc - metre deep footings on sand/greensand site. Have noticed vertical cracks externally and corresponding internally - ie cracked blocks inside and outside beneath quite large pvc casement w...
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