What Can Cause Cracks in Ceilings?
Overnight Cracks Cracks in the ceiling can seem to appear overnight. In some cases this can be true, depending on the environment in which you live. Heavy moisture, cold weather, hot weather and the ground on which the home is built could all be factors in creating a cracked ceiling. Another factor that can be a cause for cracked ceilings is the load placed on the home. In some cases, heavy loads placed on wooden floors especially second stories of homes can be the main cause of ceiling cracks. Seams and Joints Most cracks appear at the seams, joint and corners of the ceilings. Seam can come from a number of reasons. Improper drywall finishing techniques can be a factor. When drywall is finished, there should be a well laid coat of drywall compound below the seam tape so the paper can adhere well to both sides of the joint. If the compound was applied sparingly, even the smallest amount of movement can create a crack line. Cracks that appear in the upper corners, where walls meet the c
