Hi All,
About a month ago we repaired a hairline crack that seemed to be getting worse over time in the ceiling. We clean the crack then taped it, then two coats of Gyprock joint compound. The job came up well but a month later the crack has started to appear again through the tape and compound. This tells me that something else is going on here. I have been up into the ceiling to investigate the problem but can't see anything major up there. Something is causing this and if I don't find out what's causing it I fear the ceiling might cave in. Any help here would be great.
Thanks.
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Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Cracked Ceiling 2May 03, 2019 3:21 pm Could it be something off-set - ie out of alignment that connects to the ceiling in some way. Or maybe a wood piece in the roof that is warped or warping. Could make the gyprock "move". Is it near an A/c unit ? Re: Cracked Ceiling 3May 04, 2019 12:35 pm The most likely cause is the ground movement, either slab edge subsidence or slab centre heave causing tension in the ceiling and cracking plaster. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Cracked Ceiling 4May 06, 2019 9:43 am  building-expertThe most likely cause is the ground movement, either slab edge subsidence or slab centre heave causing tension in the ceiling and cracking plaster. Would it keep happening though BE ? Surely the movement would be felt if it was continual ?  24 Feb 2015 330 NSW Silver Member Re: Cracked Ceiling 5May 06, 2019 10:18 am  amateur69Hi All, About a month ago we repaired a hairline crack that seemed to be getting worse over time in the ceiling. We clean the crack then taped it, then two coats of Gyprock joint compound. The job came up well but a month later the crack has started to appear again through the tape and compound. This tells me that something else is going on here. I have been up into the ceiling to investigate the problem but can't see anything major up there. Something is causing this and if I don't find out what's causing it I fear the ceiling might cave in. Any help here would be great. Thanks. Hi, We had the exact issue. The crack ran on the right side of the house from the dining/living through the theatre and study. We got it fixed and the study/theatre was fine but the dining area came back after a month. It was repaired again and we moved in. Six weeks later the crack was back. The frame company inspected the roof and put in extra blocks, screws etc, the gyprock was tested and the slab was checked but nothing came back. This issue went on for about six months. The national manager flew down and agreed to have it repaired again but we didn’t want it just repaired and the overall issued shoved to the side. Two years later and still no answer. I hope you figure it out as it drives us crazy everyday. Re: Cracked Ceiling 6May 06, 2019 12:58 pm  Saint Mike building-expertThe most likely cause is the ground movement, either slab edge subsidence or slab centre heave causing tension in the ceiling and cracking plaster. Would it keep happening though BE ? Surely the movement would be felt if it was continual ? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ If it looks like the above 2 dwellings it is slab heave/subsidence Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Hi there, I just recently received my new house from my builder. We handed the house to another company to deal with the… 0 22191 how on earth did that happen? the tiles need to be replaced, I’d be checking the concrete slab too, either tile needs to be loose or the slab cracked I would think 1 8638 what's the rationale on this? In my mind, the risk weepholes mitigate isn't solved by acrylic render. 9 36064 |
