ᐅ Cracks in sandstone wall – how to proceed?

Created on: 12 Jun 2023 21:53
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Thom321
Hello everyone,

Two years ago, I bought a house surrounded by a sandstone wall. However, the wall has some (few) cracks in certain areas, and I am a bit concerned about its stability. I would also like to improve the appearance by "removing" the cracks. The largest crack can be seen in picture 3.

What would you recommend doing here, and how extensive is the work needed to ensure the wall’s stability?

Best regards,

Thomas
Natursteinmauer als Beetkante mit Lavendel, gelben Blüten und grünem Bewuchs vor dem Haus.

Steinmauer mit Grünbewuchs vor rotem Ziegelhaus; Fenster mit Vorhang sichtbar.

Steinmauer mit Riss in der Mitte, davor Gehweg aus Pflastersteinen, grüne Büsche oben.
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WilderSueden
13 Jun 2023 08:29
As long as the wall is not moving forward, I would consider it more of a visual issue. However, it shouldn’t be perfectly vertical; retaining walls usually lean slightly backward to hold back the slope with their weight.