Why do I need to monitor a crack?

Most buildings crack at some time during their service life. Usually, the cracks are of little consequence, but they can also be the first indication of a serious defect. Monitoring the changes in crack width across the crack helps determine the cause of cracking and decide what remedial work should be specified.

The Avongard Tell-Tale is the original crack monitoring system. We supply a range of products for monitoring the movement of cracks and these can be used on external and internal cracks on walls, floors and ceilings.

Avongard is a UK company, established in the 1970s and with over 40 years of experience of monitoring cracks. We are the market-leader in crack monitoring products, and we supply gauges for the monitoring of cracks in buildings and civil engineering structures worldwide. We also provide Professional Development Training Courses on Crack Diagnosis of Low-Rise Buildings for structural engineers and quantity surveyors.