Is this a sign of a cracked foundation? I have noticed some cracks in the walls of my apt (nothing real huge) I also see cracks coming off of the area where the windows are framed. They are in the hallway of the apt too, and I am assuming the other apts have similar cracking. I dont own the building and will be moving soon, I am just curious about it. I also noticed a lot of seams in the walls. It appears the landlord used some kind of tape to cover something up and then just painted over it. Any info will be helpful. Thanks.
2007-01-25 08:51:05 · 5 answers · asked by ♥♫♥ Crystal ♥♫♥ 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Its a common thing. with the settling of the building, as it ages. All walls (most) are taped and mudded. Its a procedure done with drywalling. The seams are taped over with a paper like tape, then 'mudded' over to fill in the seams where the sheetrock pieces come together. It is then painted over. It is all to hide the seams!
2007-01-25 09:03:35 · answer #1 · answered by firedup 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the foundation is settling or just that the building is moving around. Does the door seem to not be as square as you would assume it was when it was first hung?
2007-01-25 08:58:59 · answer #2 · answered by crackleboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, Cracks in older homes and homes are very elementary. Now, in case you will discover in the course of the cracks this is a significant situation. construction have a tendency to settle in the course of the years and that they to bypass ever so slightly. i does not be overly worried approximately it until eventually you will discover in the course of the cracks. If this bothers you in any different case you suspect you extremely have a significant situation you are able to touch your towns construction inspector and tell them what you notice and concern.
2016-12-16 17:17:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like ur landlord avoided a hefty work load if that is left ur wall could cave in, it seems there is no support in da walls which is really needed. not a builder or ne thing but that needs seein 2 as soon as possible i had da same problem.
2007-01-25 09:05:32 · answer #4 · answered by paddy190784 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the foundation shifting--it's good that you're moving! ;) It likely wouldn't be a big deal for a very long time, though.
2007-01-25 08:57:31 · answer #5 · answered by A L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋