M mock Established Member Joined 25 Jun 2014 Messages 1,468 Reaction score 11 Location WALES, Nr Neath 7 Jun 2020 #1 Asking for a friend they have had a oak porch installed and within 3 months it's started splitting is this normal ? Regards Mock
Asking for a friend they have had a oak porch installed and within 3 months it's started splitting is this normal ? Regards Mock
TheTiddles Established Member Joined 14 Oct 2007 Messages 3,023 Reaction score 837 Location Wiltshire 7 Jun 2020 #2 To an extent, yes, and, erm.... Wow.
E El Barto 👍 Joined 20 Nov 2016 Messages 1,107 Reaction score 49 Location North Hampshire 7 Jun 2020 #3 Yes totally normal as it begins to dry out. These aren't splits but rather cracks or "shakes". It's uncommon that they would be cause for concern.
Yes totally normal as it begins to dry out. These aren't splits but rather cracks or "shakes". It's uncommon that they would be cause for concern.
M mock Established Member Joined 25 Jun 2014 Messages 1,468 Reaction score 11 Location WALES, Nr Neath 7 Jun 2020 #4 Thank both you have put her mind at rest Mock
MikeG. Established Member Joined 24 Aug 2008 Messages 10,163 Reaction score 691 Location Essex/ Suffolk border 8 Jun 2020 #5 She really should have been told beforehand that this is what she should expect. It makes no difference to the strength or integrity of the structure.
She really should have been told beforehand that this is what she should expect. It makes no difference to the strength or integrity of the structure.