cracked ceiling
#1
cracked ceiling
recently ive noticed a crack develop in one room. its an upper room. now a small 2nd crack is there. we went up into the crawlspace over it... to see if it would give. but i still cant stop worring that its safe. any reccommendations?
#2
Need a little more information. Is it plaster or drywall? If drywall, are these cracks along a joint? In a corner? Straight or 45-degrees from a corner? Is there a leak above?
Cracks happen. It's part of owning a house. The key is to determine if it is caused by regular thermal expansion on aged plaster, or settlement of the corner of the house. Rout open the crack into a V-shape about 1/4" wide. Fill it with light-weight repair material then tape and mud the patch smooth.
Cracks happen. It's part of owning a house. The key is to determine if it is caused by regular thermal expansion on aged plaster, or settlement of the corner of the house. Rout open the crack into a V-shape about 1/4" wide. Fill it with light-weight repair material then tape and mud the patch smooth.