Help hallway ceiling expansion joint

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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

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

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