Cracks Waterproofing
Poor building process It's possible for the mason to be in a haste, or build a wall when conditions are not proper. He might not prepare adequately for the conditions he is working in. He may throw lots of junk in the trench by the walls as it's being built, and that can create issues later on.
Shrinkage Shrinkage comes from the curing of the concrete or mortar. As it shrinks, cracks develop, usually along mortar lines, but sometimes in the form of vertical cracks. Once there is a crack it is weaker than the surrounding wall, and that leads to the possibility that pressures from outside will begin to bow that wall.