2.4.2 Wall structure  2.4.2.1 Masonry - foundation related cracking  Diagonal cracks Most commonly occurring at the corners of buildings, the cracking will tend to be wider at the top of a wall, while narrowing down to the bottom. However, in straight...

2.4.1 Roof structure 2.4.1.1 Concrete roof slabs Cracks, variable in direction and depth Cracking will commonly result from one or more of the following causes: shrinkage during setting; inadequate support; thermal movement; foundation movement; and corrosion of steel...

2.4 STRUCTURAL CRACKING AND MOVEMENT Cracking and movement is a problem that will spoil the appearance of the building and can be structurally dangerous. The symptoms and causes outlined in the following examples are not intended to be all inclusive. However, they...

2.3 STRUCTURAL DAMAGE Impairments to the integrity of the building structure can be placed in one of four main groups. The boundaries of these groups are by no means clear-cut, and there will often be overlapping, The groups are: (a) Structural Cracking and Movement....

2.2.2 Tests In addition to the visual examination, the standard inspection should also include the carrying out of Tests. When conducting a standard inspection, the following physical actions should be undertaken by the Consultant: opening and shutting of doors,...

2.2.1 The visual examination The inspection should, in general, be confined to a visual examination of surface work.

2.2 BASIC PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTION A standard inspection should include the inspection of those Readily Accessible Areas parts of property, as agreed with the Client. The inspection does not include rooms/spaces/areas which were unsafe to inspect, not readily...