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Why is it essential to monitor cracks in old buildings?

Case study



 Old buildings tell our story. But over time, the weather conditions and ground movements can put their stability to the test.

The cracks are not just an aesthetic flaw: they can indicate deep structural issues. Without monitoring, the consequences can be severe.

 Cracks: warning signs to take seriously


They can be caused by:


  • Ground movements: subsidence, groundwater rise or shrink-swell of clays (RGA) destabilise the foundations.
  • The climate: droughts, freeze/thaw cycles, heavy rainfall... All factors that weaken clay soils.
  • Structural defects: poorly executed old renovations, inaccurate calculations, unsuitable materials, late inspections...


Distinguishing a simple surface crack from a structural crack is key.

A continuous monitoring allows for observing their evolution: orientation, width, rate of progress...

Without this, a disorder can go unnoticed until the critical moment.


The importance of continuous, remote, and reliable monitoring


Traditional methods (plaster samples, mechanical gauges) are still used, but they quickly show their limitations: lack of continuous data, frequent inspections, late detection...


Our connected sensors provide a simple and effective solution:

Continuous surveillance, 24/7


  • Automatic alert in case of abnormal variation
  • Timestamped data, accessible remotely
  • Analysis of trends over several months


It is essential for old buildings, where movements are often slow but significant. With a complete history, managers can intervene at the right time, neither too early nor too late.

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 Nos capteurs sont discrets, faciles à installer, conçus pour s’adapter à des environnements parfois difficiles d’accès.

They offer reliability, autonomy, and integrate perfectly with the requirements for monitoring built heritage.



Press contact

Impulse Communication Agency Paris

Marie Legrand – marie@impulse-communication.fr – 06 09 88 62 27

Julie Dalsace – julie@impulse-communication.fr – 06 78 70 96 05



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