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"If Walls Could Talk" They Do! Yes! your walls may have been talking for quite some time now and may even be screaming for your attention. Moisture intrusion into basements and crawlspaces are quite the norm especially in older homes but if not kept in check can lead to numerous issues and one of the bigger ones is wall movement, not so much the hairline vertical cracks, but horizontal and step cracks are an indication of underlying problems such as hydrostatic pressure applied to the exterior foundation walls. This happens when water on the outside is not controlled in a way to direct it away from the foundation such as proper gutter and downspout drainage as well as the correct grading around the perimeter of the home. In some cases it might even be a high water table in that location ideally we want to address these potential problems before it becomes an expensive repair down the road. Should it get to this point there are way's to correct or stop further movement and structural damage such as using wall anchors, carbon fiber straps or bracing with steel I-beams. So listen! and if your walls are talking take care of them before they start to scream!