Many people who have been living in a home for a few years may start to notice that they are seeing cracks in their walls that were not there previously. Many people are quick to assume that something is terribly wrong with their house if they see this, but there are many reasons why someone may notice they have cracks in walls. Citrus Hills residents should be made aware that some causes are mild, and they have nothing to worry about, but other causes for cracks in the walls of a home is something that can be serious and should be checked out by a professional to make sure everything is okay.
A Settling House
Many people notice after a few years that they have cracks, and not too many people report having cracks on their newer homes. This is because when it comes to cracks in walls, Citrus Hills residents should be made aware that this is common for when a home’s foundations shift and settle. This is common for homes in the State of Florida. The shear weight of a home can cause the foundation to shift which can cause tiny gaps in the materials of a home. These cracks are nothing to worry about and there is little to be done in order to correct them.
Sinkhole Activity
It is also possible that a homeowner may start to notice cracks in the walls of their house if they are experiencing sinkhole activity on their property. When it comes to sinkholes causing cracks in walls, Citrus Hills residents should be made aware that these cracks can happen suddenly and can be noticed at any time unlike the cracks that are common for a house foundation that is settling. Similar to hose shifting sediments can cause cracks in a home, a sinkhole can quickly cause the sediments closest to the surface to move and shift, but often at a much quicker rate and much more violently than a settling foundation.
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