Place a thin glass slide or a plaster dot across the crack. Check after 7 days. If broken or offset → active crack requiring structural intervention, not just cosmetic fill.
Avoid these errors to ensure the “new” condition of the beam: atir strap and beamd with crack new
Jack the beam or relieve roof/floor load above. Always consult a structural engineer for shoring design. Place a thin glass slide or a plaster dot across the crack
A beam repaired with ATIR straps after a new crack should be inspected at: Jack the beam or relieve roof/floor load above
Signs of failure:
When maintained properly, the beam’s residual life exceeds 30 years — effectively “new.”
Once repaired, implement these monitoring and design improvements: