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A load-bearing wall is intended to support and stabilize the overall structure of a construction. More specifically, to support the frame and structure of the floors.
CAUSE
The main causes of a problem related to load-bearing walls are problems related to foundations.
CONSEQUENCES
The appearance of cracks on a load-bearing wall deserves close attention. The majority of them will be of no consequence, however, they remain to be watched. Some are deep and wide, showing a cracked wall. These large cracks and fine cracks indicate that the solidity of the wall is affected and that there is possibly the presence of a belly-beef. Structural problems can then emerge.
SOLUTION
- Support the wall and build a temporary frame;
- Dismantle and partially or completely rebuild the wall, depending on the extent of the problem.
Allège: Pièce de ciment ou de pierre située au bas d’une fenêtre ou d’un vitrage.
Acier galvanisé: Acier recouvert d’une couche de zinc dans le but de le protéger contre la corrosion.
Chantepleure: Fente verticale pratiquée dans un mur pour l’écoulement des eaux et la ventilation de l’arrière du mur.
Crépi: Enduit de plâtre ou de mortier, non lissé, dont on revêt un mur ou une fondation.
Fer angle: Profilé en métal dont la section forme un L situé au haut d’une fenêtre ou d’un vitrage servant à supporter la charge de maçonnerie supérieure.
Joints: Espace entre les briques ou les pierres lié par du mortier.
Larmier: Rainure située sous une allège ou un chapeau de cheminée, qui a pour fonction d’éloigner l’eau de la surface du mur.
Linteau: Pièce de ciment,de pierre ou d’acier située au haut d’une fenêtre ou d’un vitrage servant à supporter la charge de maçonnerie supérieure.
Calfeutrant: Scellant pour les portes, fenêtres et tout autre revêtement.
Sill: Piece of cement or stone located at the bottom of a window or glazing.
Galvanized steel: Steel coated with a layer of zinc to protect it from corrosion.
Weeping: Vertical slit in a wall for drainage and ventilation of the back of the wall.
Plaster: Plaster or mortar plaster, not smoothed, with which one covers a wall or a foundation.
Angle iron: Metal profile with an L-shaped section located at the top of a window or glazing used to support the load of upper masonry.
Joints: Space between bricks or stones linked by mortar.
Drip edge: Groove located under a sill or a chimney cap, which has the function of moving water away from the wall surface.
Lintel: Piece of cement, stone or steel located at the top of a window or glazing used to support the load of upper masonry.
Caulking: Sealant for doors, windows and any other coating.