The presence of cracks and fissures in brick walls concerns many homeowners, who worry about their significance. However, the vast majority of cracks that occur in masonry walls are the result of moisture movement in porous materials. In the case
of a...
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The presence of cracks and fissures in brick walls concerns many homeowners, who worry about their significance. However, the vast majority of cracks that occur in masonry walls are the result of moisture movement in porous materials. In the case
of a stone-built house, most movement occurs in the mortar (especially cement mortar) rather than the stone.
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