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You have just completed your brand new house. The paint is fresh, the tiles are gleaming — and then, a few months later, you notice cracks appearing on your walls or ceiling. Panic sets in. Is the building unsafe? Did the contractor do something wrong? Is it going to fall down? The truth is, most building cracks are completely normal and pose no structural risk. But some cracks are serious warning signs that demand immediate attention. At Jadan Construction Group , we want to help you understand the difference. Why Do Buildings Crack? Cracks in buildings occur due to a variety of causes — most of them natural and expected, some due to construction defects, and a few due to structural problems. Understanding the cause is the first step to assessing the risk. Non-Structural Cracks: Common and Not a Cause for Alarm 1. Shrinkage Cracks in Plaster Fresh cement plaster naturally shrinks slightly as it dries and gains strength. This shrinkage causes thin, hairline cracks — often i...

Whether you are buying a second-hand home, purchasing an apartment in a new development, or evaluating a commercial building for investment, understanding the quality of its construction before you commit is critical — and often overlooked. In Nepal's property market, where construction quality varies enormously between builders, conducting even a basic building quality assessment before purchase can save you from a very expensive mistake. At Jadan Construction Group , our engineers regularly conduct pre-purchase building assessments. Here is what to look for. Warning Signs You Can Check Yourself 1. Look for Patterns of Cracking Hairline cracks in plaster are normal. Wide, active, or patterned cracks are not. Stand back and look at exterior walls for diagonal cracks at window corners (signs of settlement), horizontal cracks along mortar joints (signs of wall spreading under load), and step cracks following mortar joints in brick walls (signs of differential foundation settlement). ...