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More than 1 inch of inward deflection over an 8-foot wall span is the practical benchmark for professional inspection. Movement beyond 2 inches generally narrows the repair choices and calls for prompt structural evaluation, not casual monitoring. You may notice the problem while hanging a shelf, planning to finish a
You notice a horizontal crack halfway up the basement wall while moving storage boxes, or you see a slight curve when sunlight hits the concrete. The first question is usually, “Is this just an old crack, or is the wall bowing?” The practical way to answer how to tell if
