Settlement crack

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Impact Crack

Cracks – Types and Causes (Tile and Stone)

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

Summary

Cracking in tile and stone installations occurs when stresses within the tile assembly exceed the fracture resistance of the installed material. These stresses may originate from substrate movement, structural deflection, thermal expansion, impact loading, or other system-related influences. Crack patterns, orientation, continuity, and elevation differences often provide important clues about the mechanism producing the crack. Evaluation therefore focuses on identifying crack characteristics and correlating them with installation design, substrate conditions, and environmental influences rather than

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