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Cold weather wall cracks5/4/2023 ![]() I might be totally off base with the dehumidifer but if it could be that we'll have to stop using it and find a different solution to our ensuite condensation issue (probably rip out the stained glass and fit double glazing, hahahaha NOT!) But if it's the cold weather then obviuosly nothig to do but fill and redecorate (which we were planning on doing anyway). it's just a bit strange that they've all suddenly appeared now, that's all - I am very curious as to what has caused them. I wouldn't say I'm exactly panicking about this as obviously it's not appearing the building's about to fall down. Hiya, thanks for that! hahaha yes, I do know what you mean. Am puzzled as to why, suddenly, the cracks. This plaster has been there since the place was converted so about 10 years. ![]() But could we have dried the atmosphere out downstairs enough to cause such cracking? It's about 45% humidity at the moment.Ģ) something to do with the cold winter? I'm wondering if there's been a bit of building movement? No reason to believe there's any history of subsidence, and we had a full structural survey which certainly didn't highlight anything. I'm not sure what's causing it but have 2 possible theories:ġ) we've been using a dehumidifier because our bathroom gets a bit damp and we're paranoid about that after bad experiences in our previous house. around some of the windows (which are almost all stained glass). They're mostly in the line between the walls and the ceiling, all the way around but there are a few others e.g. In the last few weeks my husband and I have noticed that for every room downstairs, hairline cracks have appeared in the plaster. The house is 'upside down' - bedrooms and bathrooms downstairs, and then a big open plan double-height room above. But inside some of the walls are concrete block and although some are drylined and I think (from the colour) at least some have lime plaster, others have normal modern plaster. I think in many places the people who converted it used very traditional methods and materials e.g. It's Cotswold stone and although it's not listed, (not sure how it escaped that really TBH) it might as well be. The building is mid-1800s and was converted 10 years ago. My husband and I bought a chapel conversion 6 months ago. Hi there, I'm a newbie on here so be gentle with me! I had a quick look and can't find any similar questions, so I wonder if anyone can help me.
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