Related illustrations

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Backfill-related foundation cracks

· p. 41

The cross-section shows a concrete foundation wall on a footing, with soil backfill against its exterior and wood floor and wall framing above. Large rocks are embedded in the backfill beside the wall. The foundation wal

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Lintel related wall cracks

· p. 62

Two brick masonry wall elevations show lintel-related cracking above window openings. The left elevation depicts stair-step cracks in the mortar joints above the window, identified as a pattern commonly associated with l

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Lintel related wall cracks

· p. 71

Two brick veneer wall elevations illustrate lintel-related cracking above window openings. The left elevation shows stepped cracking through mortar joints above the window, associated with a sagging lintel due to undersi

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Lintel related wall cracks

· p. 73

Four brick-wall elevations illustrate cracking associated with lintels and an arch over window openings. The upper-left example shows stepped mortar-joint cracking above a sagging lintel, attributed to undersizing or det

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Causes of chimney settling or leaning

· p. 186

Three cutaway views show exterior masonry chimneys alongside a house, with their below-grade supports exposed. Curved arrows above each chimney indicate potential leaning, while arrows beside the excavated soil indicate