Repairing cracks in plaster, top of window reveal

[spirelli]

Hi there,

I have two windows where the top of the window reveal (where the lintel is) has cracked quite a bit. I assume that it's cracking because of settlement/schrinkage since the house was new built about 7 years ago. How is this best repaired? Sand down the plaster? How do I fill the crack so they don't crack open again?

Some photos are attached:



Also these finer cracks at the corners – how to I best close them?



Many thanks.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Rack out the cracks, then tape up with dry-liners joint tape and plaster repair for large cracks. For fine cracks, again rack out and tape you can either plaster or use easyfill.