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24 October 2014 | 7 replies
The older shingles become, the more brittle they become.
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3 October 2014 | 4 replies
The wood has been hot from the fire place and is likely dry and brittle.
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25 February 2022 | 44 replies
CPVC seemed to have a short lifespan, and for good reason, it's very brittle and easy to shatter if bent slightly.
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27 January 2021 | 7 replies
Hi, A structural engineer will definitely help, the evidence of a fire in the attic is not an issue unless the wood is brittle, now those repairs in the foundation could be the issues to your cracks. the supporting post are ok.
14 February 2021 | 2 replies
We have had pipes burst in the summertime because they are PVC and over 30 years old and so they are brittle.
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12 April 2021 | 16 replies
Also a clogged chimney will make the iron brittle and break.
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29 April 2021 | 3 replies
ABS is too brittle in my opinion.
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28 December 2021 | 29 replies
When caulk is old, it get brittle and hard to clean.Maintaining a house costs hundred if no thousands of dollars a year.
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5 February 2016 | 43 replies
Brick foundation is brittle and has no anchor bolts.
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8 April 2016 | 20 replies
It dries out the seals on appliances like the fridge and makes them brittle