Masonry wall cracking
Cause
Weight of a heavy wall is too much for the foundations or the ground – brick/stone/concrete block wall
Repair
- demolish part of wall to reduce weight on foundations/ground
- re-build wall with adequate foundations
Cause
Corrosion of reinforcing spalling wall
Repair
- consult a chartered professional engineer to formulate repair or replacement options
Cause
Ground settlement/lateral movement
Repair
- consult a chartered professional engineer to formulate repair or replacement options
Cause
Tree roots lifting the wall
Repair
- remove tree roots, repair wall