No matter what material that is used in a home for the walls of the building, it can develop cracks. Most of the time people are afraid of seeing cracks in their home because they know that these cracks are often associated with sinkhole activity. When it comes to a home with cracks in walls, Beverly Hills residents should be made aware that not every crack means that there is a hole developing under the property of the home. In the state of Florida, and in other areas of the country that have sinkhole activity, cracks in a home can be nothing more than a settling foundation, that naturally happens over time.
What Kinds of Materials Develop Cracks?
The walls and the foundation of a home do not have to be made of the same material, and in fact, many of the materials used in home construction have changed throughout the years. Today, one of the most common ways to construct a new home is with concrete, and even these materials can develop cracks in walls. Beverly Hills residents might have the walls of their come made from plaster and drywall, and these materials can also develop cracks. Regardless of the materials that are being considered, there are some ways to determine if the cracks are serious.
Consider the Direction and Location of a Crack
Not all cracks are the same, and some people are very good at reading the cracks that develop in the walls of someone’s house. For example, when it comes to drywall with cracks in walls, Beverly Hills residents should know that vertical and horizontal cracks are typical of drying and shrinking. In terms of a concrete wall, one of the most common signs of cracking is in a star case shaped crack, could simply be a sign of a home settling. If the cracks on the walls of a come look sporadic, or are not uniform, this may be concern of sinkhole activity. Professionals can be called out to inspect these cracks if they do look more serious.
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