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Old 05-11-2008, 08:12 AM
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Re: Cracks in wall
My top 10 to consider:

1) As stated, interior cracks above/ below windows and at the top corners of doors.

2) Flooring being uneven, cracked tiles, buckled wood planks, etc...

3) Exterior brick cracks from window corners (top/ bottom)

4) Exterior cracks where expansion joints are or should have been.

5) Fascia board corner trim separation

6) Ridge board-- separation of rafters

7) Hip jack rafters should be checked for separation

8) Fogged windows

9) Trees too close to the foundation-- evidence of roots causing upheaval

10) Improper grading and drainage (all encompasing of soils, guttering, high soils, low soils, dehydrated soils, areas of ponding water, etc...)

Richard
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