Building Homes or Extensions/Limestone steps cracking

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Expert: - 7/31/2009


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Dear Bruce,
I had limestone steps installed with a railing and a couple of weeks later, the limestone cracked around the railing holes. Is this common or is there something wrong with the limestone?

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Hi Terry, limestone is pretty soft and subject to cracking under various circumstances.  I can't say for sure exactly why the stone cracked at the post holes, it is possible that the posts are moving a bit and this could be why the stone cracked.  I hope this information helps feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com

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Bruce E. Johnson

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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.

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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.

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