cracks in internal walls - will a complete replaster help?

[marc1977]

Hi,


I have an issue with internal cracks constantly appearing in my house. I dig out a small channel then fill them in but within 4-5 months there are back again. They are particularly bad around windows and the corner of walls. They are not very wide, 1-2mm but stretch across the whole room if left.


The house has not been re-plastered for a long time - do you think this would help??? Should I be worried about this? There are no signs of cracks externally.


Thanks


James

 

[Porque223]

then fill them in but within 4-5 months there are back again.

Seems like your walls are changing shape from that of a rectangle. If the returning cracks are wider the process is accelerating. Do the doors still close?

 

[marc1977]

it hard to tell but I don't think they are getting worse. the doors still close ok

 

[Alastairreid]

Depends whats causing the cracks and to what extent.

Not enough info on the substrate, cavity or solid walls etc.

You may get away with reinforcing the cracks before re- skimming but as i say depends the extent and cause.