Before doing any repairs, understand the type of crack in your wall and its cause.

Types of Wall Cracks

• Tension Cracks — from uneven ground settlement.
• Compression Cracks — from excessive load, common in multi-story buildings, vertical shape.
• Shrinkage Cracks — at junctions of two different materials, doesn’t affect structure, easy to repair.

Causes of Wall Cracks

1. Building Location — shifting/marshy ground carries higher risk.
2. Excessive Building Load — exceeding foundation capacity.
3. Wall Material Quality — red brick, AAC block, or concrete block.
4. The Plastering and Skim-Coating Process — if rushed, results are thin and crack easily.
5. Building Material Mixture — RK-340 instant cement helps deliver consistent, quality results.