Hello everyone,
We have purchased a townhouse apartment from the developer, which is currently in the shell construction phase.
It turns out that our residential building was the first of three houses to be built, and for the entire ground floor, different bricks were used. Afterwards, they completely switched to new/different bricks for the remaining houses and upper floors. The reason for this is unknown to us.
As laypersons, we have noticed that the “old” bricks on the ground floor have so many small cracks in similar places that we are concerned whether this is still “normal.”
(Cracks marked in yellow)
Additionally, there are also 3-4 larger cracks (see example photo) that go completely through the bricks.
The “new” bricks look much better overall and have almost no cracks. It would be great to get an opinion from someone with more expertise than we have :-)
Many thanks in advance to everyone who responds!
We have purchased a townhouse apartment from the developer, which is currently in the shell construction phase.
It turns out that our residential building was the first of three houses to be built, and for the entire ground floor, different bricks were used. Afterwards, they completely switched to new/different bricks for the remaining houses and upper floors. The reason for this is unknown to us.
As laypersons, we have noticed that the “old” bricks on the ground floor have so many small cracks in similar places that we are concerned whether this is still “normal.”
Additionally, there are also 3-4 larger cracks (see example photo) that go completely through the bricks.
The “new” bricks look much better overall and have almost no cracks. It would be great to get an opinion from someone with more expertise than we have :-)
Many thanks in advance to everyone who responds!
S
Sebastian7915 Feb 2016 13:00In the first picture, you can't see anything. In the second one, it’s just a stone that has been extended – or don’t you mean the crack below the box (what is that?).
Hello Sebastian,
if you open the picture, you can open it in a new window at the top right and view it here in the original resolution, then you can see everything clearly.
Exactly, I mean the crack below the box (roller shutter strap box). Do you mean this was made intentionally to enlarge the brick opening towards the window?
if you open the picture, you can open it in a new window at the top right and view it here in the original resolution, then you can see everything clearly.
Exactly, I mean the crack below the box (roller shutter strap box). Do you mean this was made intentionally to enlarge the brick opening towards the window?
S
Sebastian7915 Feb 2016 13:42Ah, now – I consider that normal, but maybe someone more experienced can know better. However, extending it is common practice and not a problem.
Hello SirSydom,
there will be an external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) applied to the wall. I need to check whether the bricks are filled. These bricks are used on the ground floor and support an upper floor with a balcony, as well as an attic with a gable roof.
Best regards
there will be an external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) applied to the wall. I need to check whether the bricks are filled. These bricks are used on the ground floor and support an upper floor with a balcony, as well as an attic with a gable roof.
Best regards
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