Large wall cracks

[Michael J. Merino]

These images are from a condo inspection today. The loser level is the garage, the unit inspected is above the garage, then another unit above. The images are all on the south wall. The interior walls are from the 2 adjacent bedrooms. the CMU are in the storage rooms in the garage on the south wall. I think there is a structural issue, and think they should have a SE take a look, but wanted to see what some of you guys think.

[Bob Elliott]

May not be structural.

[Michael J. Merino]

Continuation of images

[Michael J. Merino]

The exterior had this, with no issues found on the brick

[Bob Elliott]

Ok now it looks structural.
Is that the garage below in the second set of pics and tell more of the structure.
How old ?
Brick veneer or just CMU ?
How do the downspouts terminate.?
Is their cracking in the slab?

Looks like building may not be to old,(age please.)(appears in the picture they patched some cracking in the CMU previously.

[rbero]

Hmmm Something is moving there

[Michael J. Merino]

I think you are both correct, but I was perplexed that none of the exterior brick is disturbed, no cracks, no repairs. Also, in the attic, I can see daylight from the south wall. I took a pic with no flash, here it is.

[rbero]

I don't think duct tape will fix this one

[Michael J. Merino]

Originally Posted by rbero

I don't think duct tape will fix this one

dam, I will remove that recommendation from the report. LOL

[Bob Elliott]

No weeps and definite foundation issues.
Recommend structural engineer.

[Michael J. Merino]

Bob, why would the brick not have any damage? I thought for sure I would see some issues.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by mmerino

Bob, why would the brick not have any damage? I thought for sure I would see some issues.

I do not know age so I can guess tuck pointing.

One explanation may be because the brick is moving independent, since it is really just siding that sits on the foundation.

The former could explain where the moisture barrier went ,that should be seen at the brick/concrete intersection.

Just a guess though.

(on second look the mortar should show issues, so this is not new,is it) ?

[Michael J. Merino]

Sounds reasonable. I didn't see any tuck pointing. But, I agree that the veneer may be moving independently. Thanks for the help Condo Bob!! Will you be at the next NACHI meeting? I will be there.

[rbero]

would the mortor do that if it is not strong enough?

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by mmerino

Sounds reasonable. I didn't see any tuck pointing. But, I agree that the veneer may be moving independently. Thanks for the help Condo Bob!! Will you be at the next NACHI meeting? I will be there.

Judging from that repainted brown baseboard the place is 15 -20 years old min.
Am I right ?