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As the years go by, it is very common to see scratches and cracks in much of our house. These are very easy to repair, but first we have to know if it is a simple break, fissure or a crack.
When is it safe to repair a wall?
To know if it is in perfect condition to repair it yourself, you have to know there is a difference between scratches, fissures and cracks.
The breaks are very small, approximately 1 centimeter deep. These barely affect the masonry, as they only occur in paint or plaster. These can be easily corrected with the step by step that we leave you below.
On the other hand, the cracks are scratches, but a little deeper. Approximately 1 to 3 centimeters, these are safe if rainwater, wind or street light do not pass through them. The problem is when they are close to the beams, columns or slabs, that is when you have to call a professional to make sure you do not cover up a structural problem that continues to worsen over time.
Now, the cracks can be more than 3 cm deep (which would be dangerous). These cannot be repaired like the previous two, since you could hide a serious problem that requires a professional solution.
Taking this into account, you can now think about repairing it yourself or calling a professional. If you choose the option to repair it yourself, then follow the following steps that I am going to leave you:
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