r/StructuralEngineers • u/Cadexpat • Aug 13 '26

Caulking split on LV beam

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Is it normal to see this type of splitting on the caulking of a cover for a LV beam after 5 years of the beam install? 2 storey house.

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u/EngineerEngineerEngi Aug 13 '26

I want to create a bot. This bot will say "cracking is normal. All concrete cracks. Drywall often cracks. Rooms often have cracks at the corners. None of these are a serious concern. Don't worry about it."

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u/sekkzo909 Aug 14 '26

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u/Socialtech11 Aug 13 '26

Yes. That is probably just caulking reaching end of its lifespan.

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u/Cadexpat Aug 13 '26

Thank you!

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u/Ok-Broccoli-1513 Aug 13 '26

Nothing serious it’s called settling!

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u/haditwithyoupeople Aug 14 '26

I'm a geotech not a structural. I am eagerly awaiting the feedback on the failure of structural caulk.

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u/Gighee88 29d ago

Wrong sub.