{"id":2176,"date":"2021-12-07T15:01:10","date_gmt":"2021-12-07T04:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.houspect.com.au\/victoria\/?p=2176"},"modified":"2021-12-07T15:01:11","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T04:01:11","slug":"what-has-houspect-found-during-some-of-our-inspections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.houspect.com.au\/victoria\/what-has-houspect-found-during-some-of-our-inspections\/","title":{"rendered":"What has Houspect found during some of our inspections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cracking in brickwork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cracks in your brickwork!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normal wear and tear can often lead to hairline cracks appearing in brickwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These cracks, although unsightly, do not necessarily indicate that there is a serious underlying issue with the integrity of your property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houspect.com.au\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Cracking-Brickwork2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houspect.com.au\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Cracking-Brickwork2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.houspect.com.au\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Cracking-Brickwork2.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.houspect.com.au\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Cracking-Brickwork2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Should I worry about cracks in brickwork?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Long horizontal cracks can indicate a different type of foundation problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;re an indication that hydrostatic pressure is weakening your wall. &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see long horizontal cracks or stair-step cracks on the inside of the walls, you need to consult a professional at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.houspect.com.au\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Cracking-Brickwork3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.houspect.com.au\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Cracking-Brickwork3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.houspect.com.au\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Cracking-Brickwork3.jpg 635w, https:\/\/www.houspect.com.au\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/12\/Cracking-Brickwork3-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Houspect can identify the areas for concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give us a call today!<br>Houspect Victoria<br>03 9808 4000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cracking in brickwork Cracks in your brickwork! 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