Some of the plaster around my doors and windows has started to crack. What’s happening?
Some cracking and shrinkage is an inevitable part of the drying out process in every new home and won’t affect its overall structure or strength. Leave any cracks that appear for six months or so, after which the excess moisture absorbed during construction should have evaporated. After that, you can fill them in with a normal all-purpose filler as you would any other cracks or gaps. If you discover any deeper cracks in your plaster or brickwork, however, call our Customer Care Team straight away.
