corner cracks

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Originally Posted By: Rafael
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hi


are the cracks that are seen in the corners of the interior of a home due to settlment of the house as well as your normal cracks due to settling. I have some cracks in my home in the corners that are pretty decent size that run down from top to half way to the bottom of the floor , should i just seal them and not worry?

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Originally Posted By: lkage
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Rafael,


Pictures would be helpful.

Are they in drywall? ...concrete?

Do the cracks expand (get wider) going the direction of travel?

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Originally Posted By: Rafael
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hi larry


No pictures but it is on drywall and yes the get alittle wider going towards the top.


thanks again

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Originally Posted By: lkage
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Rafael,


Normal house settling and shifting may cause small hairline cracks to occur at door and window openings and at some wall and ceiling joints but when cracks widen as the go along there can be cause for concern.

Without a visual it's tough to say for sure.

You may want to have it inspected for your peace of mind. You can use the "Find an Inspector" on the right side of www.nachi.org web page.

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"I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn't learn something from him."
Galileo Galilei

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Originally Posted By: Rafael
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thanks Larry i appreciate it. just out of curiousity , what kind of concerns


are you talking about just to get an idea .

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Originally Posted By: lkage
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…foundation settlement or inadequate framing come to mind.

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“I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn’t learn something from him.”


Galileo Galilei

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Originally Posted By: Rafael
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thanks larry i will check into it. your a great help

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Originally Posted By: Jay Moge
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since vertical pressure is magnified as it goes, the source could be at or beyond the smallest part of the crack. is the house brick outside and 2x4 or 2x3 inside? wood settles more than masonry. or maybe a truss let go and roof is flexing?