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Cracks on the walls
Thu Jan 21, 2010Total posts : 1
devjani roy kashyap
devjani roy kashyap
Join date: Dec 2009
 Topic: Cracks on the walls
hi everybody,

I have a query and want to know if its ok to fill the cracks on the wall near doors and window frame with POP or shall that be filled with cement n then pop should be done?? the house is 4 year old and is on the top floor.
kindly oblige me your expert openions.. thank you

devjani Roy Kashyap
Wed Jan 27, 2010Post  #1
S L Gupta (Civil Engg)
S L Gupta (Civil Engg)

Join date: Mar 2008		 Post subject: Reply- Cracks on the walls
Dear Devjani,

Here is the answer for your query:
Remove the defective plaster around the cracks, clean the crack area with wire brush or broom. Fill the cracks with cement mortar and does plaster which was removed. Finish the area with POP after proper curing. You can take the help from the an article on website http://www.gharexpert.com, link given below.

http://www.gharexpert.com/home/new_categorylist.aspx?PL=2&CATID=1371

Regards

S.L.Gupta
 

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