Cracks In Masonry Walls

English - August 03, 2021 15:22 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
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[1:35] Bobby describes some root causes for cracks in masonry walls.

[3:12] Control joints and/or wall ties are necessary for masonry walls due to the possible expansion and corrosion of brick material.

[5:20] Drainage problems and water damage to brick will cause bulges and cracks in walls.

[7:55] Causes for cracks in masonry walls can differ by geographical area.

[9:16] Possible outcomes if cracks in brick masonry walls are not properly fixed.

[14:16] Evaluating cracks in masonry walls requires a visual inspection, sampling of the wall, or other non-intrusive testing.

[17:10] A General Rule of Thumb for simple or complicated repairs in masonry wall cracks.

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