Vertical cracks run straight up and down the foundation wall or at a slight angle. Unlike horizontal cracks, vertical foundation cracks usually don’t pose a significant threat unless they start ...

Friday's earthquake did a number on a New York City school's gymnasium by loosening up bricks in the walls. Students at ... reported step cracking and vertical cracks at various spots on the ...

Brick is the primary exterior wall material on 14 percent of the new ... and expansion anchors can create enough circular stress to crack the brick. If your bricks show signs of cracks or spalling ...