Cracks in walls
At the heart of our journey lies the trust of thousands of businesses worldwide, reflected in the numbers that drive us forward.
When should you worry about cracks in walls?
Disregarding cracks in walls may mean you’re missing the warning signs of serious and ongoing structural damage caused by subsidence.
Cracks are a mechanism for releasing stresses built up within a structure, and they will naturally exploit inherent weaknesses in your home’s design.
While walls cracks are common in buildings, and some are nothing to worry about, others can indicate subsidence and a sinking or damaged foundation.
Some characteristics of larger cracks that are cause for concern include:
When two sides of a wall are at differing heights
When doors and windows have gaps around their frames
When the cracks are wider than 5mm or you can insert your little finger into them
Zig-zag or stepped cracks in brickwork that usually follow the mortar lines may also be indicators of structural defects and weaknesses in the building’s foundation. As the subsidence continues, the cracks will get wider.
Mainmark solutions to minimise wall cracks and treat subsidence
Mainmark’s subsidence and ground improvement treatment methods are effective for fixing cracks in walls in homes and buildings of any size.
One of Mainmark’s experts will visit the site to conduct a survey, assess the damage and ascertain the cause. Our experienced engineers and technicians are skilled at establishing the most appropriate methods and creating treatment plans specific to the needs of each building.
Houses and buildings that develop cracks in walls, which can occur internally and externally, often need to be re-levelled. These structures require their foundations to be lifted. As the building is re-levelled, wall cracks generally close, leaving only a little cosmetic crack repair, such as patching and painting, to deal with. Most importantly, structural damage is resolved, to the relief of the building owner.
Individual houses, terraced houses, apartment buildings and commercial structures can all suffer from settlement. Settlement of a floor slab or foundations supporting the walls or structure of the building often causes cracking in the brickwork walls.
Mainmark’s non-invasive underpinning solutions can lift foundations and re-level buildings By injecting our structural resin or cementitious grout mix into the ground under the building’s footings, we can stabilise the ground under the foundations and lift the structure back to level. In most cases, this closes any cracks in the walls that may have formed.
As opposed to more traditional methods of underpinning buildings, our Teretek® resin injection solution is quicker and, in most cases, done from the outside using 16mm diameter tubes. If interior injection is required, only a 6mm tube is used. The size of the tubes means that there is minimal intrusion into the property.
Another of our non-invasive crack repair methods is JOG Computer-Controlled Grouting, which allows our team to inject cement grout under a property at as many as 128 points to create a simultaneous, precise re-levelling process.
Types of cracks in walls
A diverse group of passionate professionals, each bringing unique skills and experiences to drive innovation and excellence in every project we undertake.
Step cracks
Often found on masonry walls, these appear like steps in the brickwork/blocks and typically follow mortar lines. The mortar and masonry deteriorate due to the movement of the affected wall.
Horizontal cracks
These are typically found running horizontally between bricks. In some instances, they transition to become step cracks. Internally, they typically appear as gaps between skirting boards and the floor or between the cornice and ceiling.
Articulation joint cracks
Usually visible in building extensions where two walls join and in modern buildings at the sides of large window and door openings, these cracks are often wide at the top of the joint, exposing the lining.
Window and door gaps
When footings subside, gaps can open at doors and windows, causing them to jam or not close properly.
Mainmark technologies for cracked walls and subsidence remediation
Our dedicated team of experts is committed to understanding your unique needs and objectives, working closely with you to develop and execute.
Teretek® – Resin injection underpinning alternative
Teretek® is an engineered solution for re-levelling subsided buildings that utilises a plural component, expanding polyurethane resin. The expansion force of the material results in the controlled lift of structures, with a by-product of localised bearing capacity improvement through soil densification.
JOG computer-controlled grouting underpinning alternative
JOG computer-controlled grouting uses a multi-point injection technique to insert cementitious grout materials under foundations. It can be used under commercial and residential buildings ranging from single-storey shops to high-rise structures. The injected materials have a controlled set time, which allows for the precise lifting of a structure.
Fast, cost-effective and non-invasive solutions to treat subsidence and remediate cracked walls
Featured Case Studies
A diverse group of passionate professionals, each bringing unique skills and experiences to drive innovation and excellence in every project we undertake.
Benefits of Mainmark’s subsidence and cracked wall treatments
Our dedicated team of experts is committed to understanding your unique needs and objectives, working closely with you to develop and execute.
Fast
Our subsidence remediation methods have fast curing times. Treated areas can be used quickly without the delays associated with traditional repair methods.
Environmentally Inert
Our technologies use a non-toxic, inert material that does not leach into the environment or affect the treated area.
Non-Invasive
Our solutions are surgical in nature compared to traditional methods.
Cost-Effective
Compared to traditional methods, our solutions are more cost-effective, with minimal disruption to the area.
Get in Touch
Our dedicated team of experts is committed to understanding your unique needs and objectives, working closely with you to develop and execute.
Cracks in walls
At the heart of our journey lies the trust of thousands of businesses worldwide, reflected in the numbers that drive us forward.
When should you worry about cracks in walls?
Disregarding cracks in walls may mean you’re missing the warning signs of serious and ongoing structural damage caused by subsidence.
Cracks are a mechanism for releasing stresses built up within a structure, and they will naturally exploit inherent weaknesses in your home’s design.
While walls cracks are common in buildings, and some are nothing to worry about, others can indicate subsidence and a sinking or damaged foundation.
Some characteristics of larger cracks that are cause for concern include:
When two sides of a wall are at differing heights
When doors and windows have gaps around their frames
When the cracks are wider than 5mm or you can insert your little finger into them
Zig-zag or stepped cracks in brickwork that usually follow the mortar lines may also be indicators of structural defects and weaknesses in the building’s foundation. As the subsidence continues, the cracks will get wider.
Mainmark solutions to minimise wall cracks and treat subsidence
Mainmark’s subsidence and ground improvement treatment methods are effective for fixing cracks in walls in homes and buildings of any size.
One of Mainmark’s experts will visit the site to conduct a survey, assess the damage and ascertain the cause. Our experienced engineers and technicians are skilled at establishing the most appropriate methods and creating treatment plans specific to the needs of each building.
Houses and buildings that develop cracks in walls, which can occur internally and externally, often need to be re-levelled. These structures require their foundations to be lifted. As the building is re-levelled, wall cracks generally close, leaving only a little cosmetic crack repair, such as patching and painting, to deal with. Most importantly, structural damage is resolved, to the relief of the building owner.
Individual houses, terraced houses, apartment buildings and commercial structures can all suffer from settlement. Settlement of a floor slab or foundations supporting the walls or structure of the building often causes cracking in the brickwork walls.
Mainmark’s non-invasive underpinning solutions can lift foundations and re-level buildings By injecting our structural resin or cementitious grout mix into the ground under the building’s footings, we can stabilise the ground under the foundations and lift the structure back to level. In most cases, this closes any cracks in the walls that may have formed.
As opposed to more traditional methods of underpinning buildings, our Teretek® resin injection solution is quicker and, in most cases, done from the outside using 16mm diameter tubes. If interior injection is required, only a 6mm tube is used. The size of the tubes means that there is minimal intrusion into the property.
Another of our non-invasive crack repair methods is JOG Computer-Controlled Grouting, which allows our team to inject cement grout under a property at as many as 128 points to create a simultaneous, precise re-levelling process.
Types of cracks in walls
A diverse group of passionate professionals, each bringing unique skills and experiences to drive innovation and excellence in every project we undertake.
Step cracks
Often found on masonry walls, these appear like steps in the brickwork/blocks and typically follow mortar lines. The mortar and masonry deteriorate due to the movement of the affected wall.
Horizontal cracks
These are typically found running horizontally between bricks. In some instances, they transition to become step cracks. Internally, they typically appear as gaps between skirting boards and the floor or between the cornice and ceiling.
Articulation joint cracks
Usually visible in building extensions where two walls join and in modern buildings at the sides of large window and door openings, these cracks are often wide at the top of the joint, exposing the lining.
Window and door gaps
When footings subside, gaps can open at doors and windows, causing them to jam or not close properly.
Mainmark technologies for cracked walls and subsidence remediation
Our dedicated team of experts is committed to understanding your unique needs and objectives, working closely with you to develop and execute.
Teretek® – Resin injection underpinning alternative
Teretek® is an engineered solution for re-levelling subsided buildings that utilises a plural component, expanding polyurethane resin. The expansion force of the material results in the controlled lift of structures, with a by-product of localised bearing capacity improvement through soil densification.
JOG computer-controlled grouting underpinning alternative
JOG computer-controlled grouting uses a multi-point injection technique to insert cementitious grout materials under foundations. It can be used under commercial and residential buildings ranging from single-storey shops to high-rise structures. The injected materials have a controlled set time, which allows for the precise lifting of a structure.
Fast, cost-effective and non-invasive solutions to treat subsidence and remediate cracked walls
Featured Case Studies
A diverse group of passionate professionals, each bringing unique skills and experiences to drive innovation and excellence in every project we undertake.
Benefits of Mainmark’s subsidence and cracked wall treatments
Our dedicated team of experts is committed to understanding your unique needs and objectives, working closely with you to develop and execute.
Fast
Our subsidence remediation methods have fast curing times. Treated areas can be used quickly without the delays associated with traditional repair methods.
Environmentally Inert
Our technologies use a non-toxic, inert material that does not leach into the environment or affect the treated area.
Non-Invasive
Our solutions are surgical in nature compared to traditional methods.
Cost-Effective
Compared to traditional methods, our solutions are more cost-effective, with minimal disruption to the area.
Get in Touch
Our dedicated team of experts is committed to understanding your unique needs and objectives, working closely with you to develop and execute.
Cracks in walls
At the heart of our journey lies the trust of thousands of businesses worldwide, reflected in the numbers that drive us forward.
When should you worry about cracks in walls?
Disregarding cracks in walls may mean you’re missing the warning signs of serious and ongoing structural damage caused by subsidence.
Cracks are a mechanism for releasing stresses built up within a structure, and they will naturally exploit inherent weaknesses in your home’s design.
While walls cracks are common in buildings, and some are nothing to worry about, others can indicate subsidence and a sinking or damaged foundation.
Some characteristics of larger cracks that are cause for concern include:
When two sides of a wall are at differing heights
When doors and windows have gaps around their frames
When the cracks are wider than 5mm or you can insert your little finger into them
Zig-zag or stepped cracks in brickwork that usually follow the mortar lines may also be indicators of structural defects and weaknesses in the building’s foundation. As the subsidence continues, the cracks will get wider.
Mainmark solutions to minimise wall cracks and treat subsidence
Mainmark’s subsidence and ground improvement treatment methods are effective for fixing cracks in walls in homes and buildings of any size.
One of Mainmark’s experts will visit the site to conduct a survey, assess the damage and ascertain the cause. Our experienced engineers and technicians are skilled at establishing the most appropriate methods and creating treatment plans specific to the needs of each building.
Houses and buildings that develop cracks in walls, which can occur internally and externally, often need to be re-levelled. These structures require their foundations to be lifted. As the building is re-levelled, wall cracks generally close, leaving only a little cosmetic crack repair, such as patching and painting, to deal with. Most importantly, structural damage is resolved, to the relief of the building owner.
Individual houses, terraced houses, apartment buildings and commercial structures can all suffer from settlement. Settlement of a floor slab or foundations supporting the walls or structure of the building often causes cracking in the brickwork walls.
Mainmark’s non-invasive underpinning solutions can lift foundations and re-level buildings By injecting our structural resin or cementitious grout mix into the ground under the building’s footings, we can stabilise the ground under the foundations and lift the structure back to level. In most cases, this closes any cracks in the walls that may have formed.
As opposed to more traditional methods of underpinning buildings, our Teretek® resin injection solution is quicker and, in most cases, done from the outside using 16mm diameter tubes. If interior injection is required, only a 6mm tube is used. The size of the tubes means that there is minimal intrusion into the property.
Another of our non-invasive crack repair methods is JOG Computer-Controlled Grouting, which allows our team to inject cement grout under a property at as many as 128 points to create a simultaneous, precise re-levelling process.
Types of cracks in walls
A diverse group of passionate professionals, each bringing unique skills and experiences to drive innovation and excellence in every project we undertake.
Step cracks
Often found on masonry walls, these appear like steps in the brickwork/blocks and typically follow mortar lines. The mortar and masonry deteriorate due to the movement of the affected wall.
Horizontal cracks
These are typically found running horizontally between bricks. In some instances, they transition to become step cracks. Internally, they typically appear as gaps between skirting boards and the floor or between the cornice and ceiling.
Articulation joint cracks
Usually visible in building extensions where two walls join and in modern buildings at the sides of large window and door openings, these cracks are often wide at the top of the joint, exposing the lining.
Window and door gaps
When footings subside, gaps can open at doors and windows, causing them to jam or not close properly.
Mainmark technologies for cracked walls and subsidence remediation
Our dedicated team of experts is committed to understanding your unique needs and objectives, working closely with you to develop and execute.
Teretek® – Resin injection underpinning alternative
Teretek® is an engineered solution for re-levelling subsided buildings that utilises a plural component, expanding polyurethane resin. The expansion force of the material results in the controlled lift of structures, with a by-product of localised bearing capacity improvement through soil densification.
JOG computer-controlled grouting underpinning alternative
JOG computer-controlled grouting uses a multi-point injection technique to insert cementitious grout materials under foundations. It can be used under commercial and residential buildings ranging from single-storey shops to high-rise structures. The injected materials have a controlled set time, which allows for the precise lifting of a structure.
Fast, cost-effective and non-invasive solutions to treat subsidence and remediate cracked walls
Featured Case Studies
A diverse group of passionate professionals, each bringing unique skills and experiences to drive innovation and excellence in every project we undertake.
Benefits of Mainmark’s subsidence and cracked wall treatments
Our dedicated team of experts is committed to understanding your unique needs and objectives, working closely with you to develop and execute.
Fast
Our subsidence remediation methods have fast curing times. Treated areas can be used quickly without the delays associated with traditional repair methods.
Environmentally Inert
Our technologies use a non-toxic, inert material that does not leach into the environment or affect the treated area.
Non-Invasive
Our solutions are surgical in nature compared to traditional methods.
Cost-Effective
Compared to traditional methods, our solutions are more cost-effective, with minimal disruption to the area.
Get in Touch
Our dedicated team of experts is committed to understanding your unique needs and objectives, working closely with you to develop and execute.