why are there vertical cracks in basement?
7 years ago
looking at a house that has vertical cracks in at least 3 places in the basement. are these a concern? also has a straight crack on first floor that runs up wall and continues across ceiling in a hallway (not near any of the cracks)
last picture in of basement floor
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