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🧱 Signs of Movement… Horizontal cracks like this are a sign the wall needs some extra attention. Often it’s as simple as engaging a structural engineer to assess and design a repair. ✅ Fixable. ✅ Manageable. ✅ Worth knowing before you buy or sell. Making informed decisions with confidence. ✅️✅️✅️ These photos show horizontal cracking and displacement in the brickwork with clear stepping out of alignment along the mortar course. What it Suggests Structural movement: This isn’t just a hairline crack. The fact that the bricks have physically shifted outward indicates foundation movement, wall rotation, or settlement. Possible causes: Soil movement- The property had very poor drainage around the exterior walls. 📏 Severity Cracks of >10 mm and displacement are generally considered structurally significant under AS 2870 (Residential slabs and footings). 🛠️ Next Steps 1. Structural Engineer: A professional assessment is essential — this is beyond cosmetic repair. 2. Monitor: If...

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