Is this crack anything to be concerned about?

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NotHavingACrackingTime · 06/09/2024 16:27

Can anyone kindly share their wisdom as to whether they think this crack in external wall is anything to be concerned about? (Corner of window)

Is this crack anything to be concerned about?

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Diyextension · 06/09/2024 16:37

Hard to tell from the picture but if the window has been changed from a wooden one ,it’s possible there is no lintel above and its moved a bit ? Hard to say but its only a small window so I wouldn’t worry about that.

pinkgown · 06/09/2024 16:48

There is some discussion about this on this MSE forum. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6106475/no-lintels-above-windows

However as it's a small window as the PP said I don't suppose it's a problem so long as the damp proofing is OK.

No lintels above windows

Good afternoon all! Hoping to get some advice from those in the know. Apologies for the length!!

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6106475/no-lintels-above-windows

Happierthaneverr · 06/09/2024 16:49

Could be something, could be nothing. Is there a corresponding crack inside? Very similar crack by my back door which is nothing to worry about.

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NotHavingACrackingTime · 06/09/2024 17:03

Thanks for your replies. There is no corresponding crack on the inside.
I've heard stairstep cracks are a sign of subsidance so it's worried me!

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