Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Does the presence of cracks indicate a structural problem?

April 26, 2017CRACKS indicate presence problem structural

0

Posted

Does the presence of cracks indicate a structural problem?

1 Answer

0

Posted

In most instances, the answer is no. Very narrow “hairline” cracks are superficial and do not indicate any structural problem. Cracks that have movement where one side of the crack moves relative to the opposite side should be evaluated by a professional engineer.