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Common Water Issue in BC
Cracked Floor Tile — Subfloor Movement or Leak Indicator
Cracked floor tiles in BC properties can indicate subfloor movement from moisture damage or structural issues requiring investigation.
Possible Causes
- •Moisture damage to subfloor from hidden leak causing swelling
- •Concrete slab crack transmitting through tile above
- •Settlement or movement of building structure
- •Improper tile installation with inadequate mortar coverage
- •Impact or heavy load causing tile fracture
Recommended Steps
- 1Check if crack is isolated tile or part of a pattern across multiple tiles
- 2Test moisture content of subfloor adjacent to cracked tile
- 3Check for other signs of water damage in the area
- 4If multiple tiles are cracked in a line, it may indicate slab movement
- 5Call professional moisture assessment if subfloor moisture is detected
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