cracks in wall

[croz1977]

Hello,

I have recently patched up and painted a room only to find several foot long cracks which start from the window corners have reappeared just 2 days later. I removed about 1 cm thickness of plaster before re-plastering the cracked areas before painting.

My question is do i need this wall professionally replastered to avoid the cracks coming back? Im thinking that there must be movement int he walls for the cracks to re-appear so quickly so will plastering even fix the issue?

Many thanks

Croz

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Any internal/external cracks to the brick/block/stone work visible?
How long were the cracks there prior to your repair?
Did you rack the plaster right back to brick/block etc..?
If nothing sinister, I would rack the plaster back to brick giving a good 50/60 mm opening, have a look for any internal cracks while you at it.
Then basecoat, apply a reinforced mess/tape then skim it(x2)

 

[croz1977]

Thanks,

I didnt go down far enough to see the internal brickwork but there is nothing visbile on the outside walls. we have just bought the house - its early 1970's and Id say the cracks have been there for some time.

Think the answer it to rack it out right down to the brickwork as suggested..

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Have you got any pictures to upload of the cracks, there was trend when window boards were fitted to drive a spike in the brick work as a fixing point, you often find the plaster cracks near this spikes.
I guess it's down to the wood expanding and contracting. I try to get rid of them.

 

[joe-90]

Have you got any pictures to upload of the cracks,

It's a family forum, mate.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Have you got any pictures to upload of the cracks,

It's a family forum, mate.

If that's the case, PM them to me!