Why Is My Brickwork Cracking?

Have you noticed large or growing cracks in your home’s exterior brickwork? What about a stair-step crack pattern? Stair-step cracks in your brickwork can be a sign of vertical movement in your foundation. If you notice this type of brick cracking in your Boulder home’s the brickwork, it’s time to get in touch with your trusted Boulder cracked foundation repair team at Van Matre Construction. Our foundation professionals can inspect your home and diagnose any brick cracks we find. We also look for areas where bricks may be pulling away from the structure, as well as brick walls that are sagging, tilting, or leaning.

If you know what to look out for, you can spot signs of foundation cracks and damage in your Boulder home early enough to prevent major problems. Here at Van Matre Construction, we are experts at diagnosing and repairing foundation problems and cracked bricks in Boulder, and we know that the state of your bricks can tell us a lot about the health of your home. We carefully inspect the brickwork and masonry when assessing a property for foundation settling. Masonry, due to its rigid properties, will show cracks when the underlying soil begins to shift or sink. This is due to the mortar bonds, which are inherently weak against shear forces.

In most climates that experience significant hot/cold cycles, like we do here in Colorado, hairline cracks are to be expected. Tiny cracks in your bricks aren’t cause for concern. However, if you notice the cracks are growing or expanding wider than ⅛”, it’s time to give us a call.

Next time you’re outside, give your home a once over. Check out your brickwork and masonry, paying special attention to stair-step cracks, bricks separating from the structure, or especially large cracks. Then schedule your free foundation inspection with our Boulder cracked foundation repair, inspections, and fix it specialists.