What should I do if the wall is cracked? ——Recent hot topics and practical solutions
Recently, topics related to "cracked wall" have triggered extensive discussions on social media and news platforms, involving many fields such as house safety, decoration disputes, and natural disasters. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days to sort out key information and solutions for you.
1. Data statistics on recent hot topics

| Topic classification | Discussion popularity | Main platform | Typical cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| House cracks and safety hazards | ★★★★☆ | Weibo/Zhihu | Wall cracking incident in a community in Zhengzhou |
| Wall treatment after decoration | ★★★☆☆ | Xiaohongshu/Station B | "Self-Rescue Guide for Cracked Walls" Video |
| Building damage after earthquake | ★★★★★ | news client | Report on wall damage in Hualien, Taiwan earthquake |
| Property management disputes | ★★★☆☆ | Rights protection platform | Shenzhen owners collective complaint case |
2. Analysis of common causes of wall cracking
According to recent interviews with construction experts, wall cracking is mainly divided into the following types:
| Type | Proportion | Features | Hazard level |
|---|---|---|---|
| temperature crack | 35% | Straight lines, mostly in the corners | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| settlement cracks | 28% | Oblique, width changes | ★★★☆☆ |
| structural cracks | 15% | Through the wall | ★★★★★ |
| construction cracks | 22% | local irregularity | ★★☆☆☆ |
3. Emergency treatment plan
1.Preliminary judgment:Measure the width of the crack, observe whether it continues to expand, and check whether the doors and windows are deformed.
2.Temporary measures:Use crack stickers or elastic caulk to prevent further cracking (the topic "Wall First Aid" on Douyin has been played 12 million times recently)
3.Professional testing:Contact a qualified housing appraisal agency (housing and construction departments in many places have recently opened rapid inspection channels)
4. Rights protection and repair guide
| Responsible party | Legal basis | Processing time limit | Typical cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developer | "Commercial Housing Quality Management Measures" | Within the warranty period | A class action lawsuit against a real estate development in Hangzhou |
| Decoration company | "Residential Decoration and Decoration Management Measures" | contract period | Beijing decoration dispute mediation case |
| Property company | "Property Management Ordinance" | 30 working days | Guangzhou Property Maintenance Fund Use Case |
5. Suggestions on preventive measures
1.New house acceptance:Focus on inspecting the joints between load-bearing walls and beams and columns (recently, the number of searches for "home inspector" has increased by 40%)
2.Routine maintenance:Keep the indoor humidity at 40%-60% and avoid drastic changes in temperature
3.Decoration note:Grooving for water and electricity needs to avoid the main load-bearing structures (the relevant tutorial video of Station B has more than 800,000 views per week)
6. Special reminder from experts
The latest "White Paper on Residential Wall Damage" released by the China Academy of Building Research states that the number of complaints about wall problems in 2023 will increase by 18% year-on-year.70% of serious accidentsOriginates from early neglect of small cracks. Residents are advised to check the condition of their walls every quarter, paying special attention after rain and during seasonal changes.
In the event of sudden large-scale cracking, personnel should be evacuated immediately and call 119 for help. The "House Safety Emergency Response Platform" recently launched in many places can quickly report repairs through the WeChat applet (the average response time has been shortened to 2 hours).
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