Cracks in load-bearing posts - concern or not?

white_cheese · 2025-04-06T11:38:13+00:00

We have a hot tub (=heavy) that is placed on a recessed shelf under our terrace. It does not rest on the ground but stands on posts. When we made the arrangement, we had a designer who planned how the forces would be sustained, what dimensions were needed, etc., so that part should be correct. The terrace itself was built at the same time as the house, by a reputable house company, in 2016. The shelf for the hot tub was retrofitted in 2022. The terrace, and thus the hot tub, rests on posts that go from beams under the terrace, down to concrete footings below ground. Now we see that vertical cracks are starting to appear in these posts (see pictures). Is this something we should be concerned about? Is it something that needs to be addressed, and if so, how? Or is it just aesthetic? The wood otherwise looks good, not rotten or anything. Thank you in advance for good advice!

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13 Apr at 4:27 PM

sturnus

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13 Apr at 4:27 PM

Jarlingar said:
Forget carpenters.

Jarlingar said:
Or contact e.g. Setra and see if they want to help you for free..

that the guys from the design office will come to TS for a barbecue and do it for a few beers? :-D

Cracks in load-bearing posts - concern or not?

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