Oftentimes, wall cracks are benign and the result of a house settling. This is when the foundation ... If you notice the cracks starting to get bigger or new cracks starting to appear, then ...

I could write a book about the topic of house settlement ... As the timber in a new home loses moisture, it shrinks, causing the same tension cracks as happens in concrete. Things attached ...

When a house ... settlement can also play a role. Cracks caused by soil movement or poor soil conditions are often wider than hairline cracks and may have uneven edges. If you notice new cracks ...