Problem:
Diagonal Cracking of Walls

Symptoms

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Causes

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Settlement is usually caused by one of more of the following conditions:

• Long term consolidation of compressible clay under the foundation.
• Weaker, more compressible soil beneath a portion of the foundation. Frequently uncompacted fill.
• Increased pressure on a portion of the foundation possibly from the weight of a new addition.
• Periodic volume changes in some clay soils because of changes in their water content.