We cover cracks in a brick wall
Brick, of course, is universally recognized as a very strong material, but someday it needs to be replaced. What to do if you are faced with the need to repair a brick wall? About this – the material below.
The most common problem with the brick wall is the appearance of cracks. At first small and almost invisible, over time, they increase more and more and threaten to turn into a real trouble. Therefore, if you notice a slight crack in the wall, do not tighten with repairs and do not wait for it to fall off completely.
The reasons why cracks appear in the brick wall are pleased. Possibly external exposure, weather condition, poor -quality brick. But the most common are errors even in the process of masonry bricks.
First, carefully examine the entire wall for cracks, determine the greatest threat. To do this, stick a paper tape on cracks. If after a few hours you find it torn, it means that the wall of the building is at risk of collapse and requires immediate repair.
Until now, the most effective way to eliminate cracks in the brick wall was the imposition of metal linings. They are guaranteed to fix the wall, but the problem is that they can only be used at the corners. And so usually a crack is sealed with the help of a good old solution. Qualitatively prepared, it is able to stop the creep of crack. But nevertheless, on occasion, you should think about the construction of a new house, because nothing can save from the appearance of new cracks (especially if there really are defects in the masonry), and as a result you will get tired of constant patching holes.