Footing movement with apartments.
Apartments with footing movement. QBIS.
Cracks to back wall of this block of units from footing movement.
- Other inspectors don’t look at the exterior of an apartment building or common property, even where it is easily accessible.
- This can prove to be a costly mistake for you!
The brick walls have been covered with render and the cracks have occurred since.
- This is an indicator that further footing movement is highly likely.
Important point:
The reason for this render cover was not just for aesthetics, but to cover previous movement of this building!
Some related information:
Prevention:
QBCC Guide to preventing structural damage
Subsidence: