Ceiling Is Cracking

If a ceiling is bowed sagging or dropped down then the reason may relate to a structural issues.

Ceiling is cracking. If you live in an older home with lath and plaster ceilings you can expect a certain amount of cracking to occur over the years. Begin by laying down plastic and scraping away any loose paper or debris from the drywall and then apply a single piece. As long as the cracks are less than 1 8 inch wide and extend no more than about 18 inches they should not return after you patch them with. The result is a cracking of the bond between the different materials.

Spacing of ceiling joist or trusses. When the house has been newly plastered indoors the gypsum powder will have been mixed with water to produce the pliable paste necessary to bond onto the wall or ceiling surface. Once the plaster has been spread or laid and before the plaster can be painted it must be allowed to dry out. Ceiling cracks are more than unsightly they might suggest a structural issue such as foundation shifting.

How to fix ceiling cracks. If a drywall ceiling in your home has developed a crack you can fix it relatively easily. It happens because either the plaster shrinks or the lath to which it is attached moves with changing humidity conditions. If the ceiling joists or trusses supporting the ceiling drywall is spaced too far apart then sagging may result and the stress from this may create cracks.

Here s how to determine the cause of your ceiling cracks and fix them.