Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Nov 20, 2017 6:10 pm Hi , We are currently building a single level 32sq meter house with 2.6m ceiling height. We are currently up to final painting and we have noticed a expansion joint in our main hallway Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The builder never indicated we would need an expansion joint, is this a common practice for new house builds? should they have notified us prior to building as it looks ugly. Thanks Thanks Might cheaper to changer your idea of what makes a home, have you considered building a porch? 2 51807 at most it will have a short lintel which could be moved up just below the ceiling or even above. Above means you need to patch the cornice and might need to deal with… 2 61388 What? It's a lighting question, the control joint is only needed at 12m centres, a bulkhead or change of direction will suffice as a 'break' in the ceiling, just make… 8 8587 |