((link)) Cracks In Walls Around Windows

Wet plaster or drywall shrinks as it dries. If the wall around a newly installed window dries too fast, shrinkage cracks appear.

By October, the cracks had stopped hiding. They weren’t just around the windows anymore; they were framing them. It looked as if the glass was trying to push its way out of the wall, or perhaps something behind the wall was trying to push its way in. cracks in walls around windows

If window seals or External Flashing fail, water can seep into the wall. This weakens the drywall or plaster, causing it to swell, crumble, or crack as it dries unevenly. Wet plaster or drywall shrinks as it dries

"We built the frames," the voice rasped. "But we forgot the glass. We are trying to see." shrinkage cracks appear. By October