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denver 2 · 01-13-2009, 04:53 PM

Hey drywallers, I'm a mason by trade and could use some pointers as to how to fix my ceiling cracks on my upstairs bedroom. I posted some images and hope they explain my problem well enough. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Bob Mariani · 01-13-2009, 05:40 PM

Seems like you need to address your structural issues first. The pics look like the framing is on the move.

E.C · 01-13-2009, 05:51 PM

seems like you have a bit of movement but nothing to worry,
if I'm not mistaking there is a skylight or some source or light?

Brocktologist · 01-13-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Mariani

Seems like you need to address your structural issues first. The pics look like the framing is on the move.

On the first floor below that are you seeing cracks as well. Just trying to help determine what's moving like Bob suggests.

denver 2 · 01-13-2009, 06:28 PM

E.C, there is a skylight above, but I have the same problem in my other bedroom at the dormer vault that does not have a skylight. The house is a large cape cod with 12/12 pitch and we do live in a windy area and the house does creak when real windy. Downstairs we have no problems.

d's · 01-14-2009, 01:01 AM

If it was new construction that has now "settled in" you could clean it out, retape and finish and it might hold up. If it looks like there will be ongoing movement refinish without taping and then scribe a control joint, fill with caulk and paint.

Given that you have a continuous surface including the wall plus skylight, in a location where there is significant stress concentration, suggest that it will continue to move.

You could always put some trim over it!

D's

denver 2 · 01-14-2009, 10:00 AM

Thanks d's for your suggestion. I will try the control joint approach. The house is 4 years old and has most likely settled, but the upstairs was framed with attic trusses over a 32' span below, so more movement is possible.

kgphoto · 01-14-2009, 07:49 PM

Corner bead is cut too long. Trim it and re-tape.

Frankawitz · 01-15-2009, 07:03 AM

Looks like a bad tape job. peel out the old and re tape use Durabond (Brown bag) do not use easy sand, cut a V into the crack fill it with Durabond pull it tight use paper tape. Good luck

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denver 2 · 01-15-2009, 08:49 AM

Thankyou Guys for your tips and diagnosis. My wife thanks you as well as this is one of those honeydo jobs.