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What do structural cracks mean?

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In the house, many kinds of structural cracks can be identified. Still, what do these cracks all mean? Which structural damages are severe, and what types of cracks should we be less worried about? In a building, there are many kinds of cracks: ceiling cracks, wall cracks, cracks in the basement, and cracks in the foundation. Then, each crack has a different structure: horizontal, diagonal, stair crack, etc. What type of damage are you worried about? To understand the difficulties you can face when it comes to your base, let's explore the particular kinds of cracks. Ceiling Cracks Ceiling cracks are very prominent and may be due to unresolved exposure to moisture and overall degradation over time. These cracks are usually tiny and will not do too much damage. Sometimes, however, even ceiling cracks may be attributed to issues with foundations. More often than probably, you need a specialist to inspect the gaps in your home's ceilings. Basement Cracks Do not presume that if you