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Hello, I'm FTB so a bit nervous when I saw this in my building survey (though it was flagged as an orange but not red issue):
"There is evidence of repaired cracks to the front bay window's masonry, below the ground floor window opening. This type of movement is common and is likely caused by differential movement of the foundations. We believe that the bay window's foundations are lighter/shallower than that of the main part of the house and when the two structures move independently of one another, it produces cracking. If the cracking opens up again significantly, you should obtain a specification from a Structural Engineer to detail the best method of achieving further restraint to the wall.
Any comments/thoughts are much appreciated!
"There is evidence of repaired cracks to the front bay window's masonry, below the ground floor window opening. This type of movement is common and is likely caused by differential movement of the foundations. We believe that the bay window's foundations are lighter/shallower than that of the main part of the house and when the two structures move independently of one another, it produces cracking. If the cracking opens up again significantly, you should obtain a specification from a Structural Engineer to detail the best method of achieving further restraint to the wall.
Any comments/thoughts are much appreciated!