Which wall cracks are problematic and which are not?

2020-11-10 08:56:32

You can easily upload images with the phone.

2020-11-10 09:15:05

Regarding the thickness, I wouldn't worry. Those are probably settlement cracks that occur in every new building. They are especially pronounced where, for example, drywall walls meet stone or concrete. Nowadays, it is no longer common to let the house rest for a certain period after completion to settle. It is even worse with buildings from the developer. Of course, they want tenants or buyers to move in as quickly as possible so they can start making money sooner.

Ask the neighbors if they have similar cracks. Give the building another 1-2 years until all the moisture (which is tens of thousands of liters in a new building) has evaporated. Then you can disguise the cracks.

2020-11-10 09:17:20

If you are unsure, consult an expert. They can assess on site whether you need to worry.

2020-11-10 09:30:28

With regard to the thickness, I wouldn't worry. Those are probably settlement cracks that occur in every new building. They are especially pronounced where, for example, drywall meets stone or concrete.
Nowadays, it is no longer common to let the house rest for a certain period after completion to settle. Even worse is the situation with buildings from the developer. Naturally, they want tenants or buyers to move in as quickly as possible so they can start earning money earlier.

Ask the neighbors if they have similar cracks.
Give the building another 1-2 years until all the moisture (which amounts to tens of thousands of liters in a new build) has escaped. Then you can conceal the cracks.

The building should be dry after 4 years, right? I read that here.
And, that cracks over 0.2 mm are to be observed so that they do not continue to develop.

2020-11-10 09:46:31

Are the cracks new or have they existed since moving in? Do the neighbors also have such cracks?

2020-11-10 09:49:08

Are the cracks new or have they existed since moving in?
Do the neighbors also have such cracks?

Hello. The cracks appeared later. At the time of moving in, i.e. handover, there was nothing. The neighbors all have cracks too. More or less. Some even have horizontal ones above the door frame. But also many vertical ones (partially 1m long and about 0.5mm in diameter). Also on the exterior walls and in the basement.

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Which wall cracks are problematic and which are not?

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