Wall repairs are a hassle, but it is better to take care of them sooner rather than later. If you’re a property owner, you are responsible for its repairs and maintenance. We at AMN Masonry can help you with all types of building restoration services in Boston, Greater Boston, Farmington, and Lexington.
Wall repairs are not something that comes to mind when you are thinking of purchasing a property. However, it is good to know the different signs of damage. If you are a property owner, read on to learn the signs that indicate a wall requires repairs.
Bulging and Cracking Walls
Not every wall crack points to structural damage. However, you should be wary of them. Over time, small cracks in the walls can evolve into something big and problematic. Large cracks and cracks above doorways are sure signs of a more serious issue.
Uneven Gaps in Your Property’s Windows and Doors
Walls with doors and windows are not as strong. We can often see structural damage on the areas surrounding the windows and doors, such as uneven gaps around the doors, doors, and windows not opening or closing smoothly, or doors and windows separating from the walls.
Crumbling Concrete and Bricks
Though uncommon, another issue is concrete and masonry erosion. This mostly happens due to years of exposure to moisture, which causes the bond material to break and the concrete to crumble. Such types of erosions are more often seen in the lower parts of the brickwork below the wall-proofing membrane of your building.
Nails Popping Out
Once the Nails start popping out from your property’s drywalls, it is a sign of wet sheetrock. Nails won’t stay unmoving in the sheetrock if it’s wet, and they might even fall out entirely.
Property owners need to thoroughly inspect affected walls to determine whether the framing and the sheetrock are wet or not. This is where we at AMN Masonry come in. As commercial restoration contractors in Boston, Greater Boston, Farmington, and Lexington, we use humidifiers to draw out the moisture from your property walls to prevent further damage.
After some years, structural wear and tear signs, such as minor cracks, are pretty common. However, when you notice gaping cracks, separation cracks, and horizontal cracks, it’s time to seek professional help, and that is where we at AMN masonry come in.