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Fao: The Builder
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Hi,
I'm sticking this in CB as it could end up going off topic.
I've considered using my lateral thinking with regards to working out whether or not part of the ground around the foundation of my house are moving; I've thought about putting masking take down the cracks in the plaster and then drawing a pencil line down each side of the masking tape edge.
Give the fact you're a builder, do you have any suggestions. I've only just noticed the 2 mm cracks forming town either side of the wall the RSJ is on. It's the alcove which and balcony roof which I think is coming away.
Any ideas?
I'm sticking this in CB as it could end up going off topic.
I've considered using my lateral thinking with regards to working out whether or not part of the ground around the foundation of my house are moving; I've thought about putting masking take down the cracks in the plaster and then drawing a pencil line down each side of the masking tape edge.
Give the fact you're a builder, do you have any suggestions. I've only just noticed the 2 mm cracks forming town either side of the wall the RSJ is on. It's the alcove which and balcony roof which I think is coming away.
Any ideas?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Diz, what BS is referring to is known as a "tell-tale"
Surveyors use them to detect movement. If the glass breaks after only a short time, then clearly movement is taking place. Further movement can be seen as the break in the glass widens.
Having said that, though, if it moves that quickly......... then it may be time to run!
Can you describe the location a little more? Does the beam span an opening through which you walk onto the balcony, or under it?
Does the beam run parallel to the balcony? I can't get the layout into my head.
Surveyors use them to detect movement. If the glass breaks after only a short time, then clearly movement is taking place. Further movement can be seen as the break in the glass widens.
Having said that, though, if it moves that quickly......... then it may be time to run!
Can you describe the location a little more? Does the beam span an opening through which you walk onto the balcony, or under it?
Does the beam run parallel to the balcony? I can't get the layout into my head.
You may spot movement but I asked a question here a while back re cracks (which I've STILL not got someone to look at - in the Spring maybe) to be told it was more likely to be roof spread than foundation issues. I therefore conclude it's possible that a further movement may not be caused by what you think it is.