Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair 1 Jan 15, 2019 10:54 pm Hi all, as you can see in the photos I have a nail (or maybe some other type of fixing) slowly working it's way out of my living room ceiling. You can see the same thing is beginning to happen on the next joist along. I'm not too sure where to start with repairing this. Should I just look to replace the nails with something more effective? Or is this a symptom of a bigger issue that I should be concerned about? Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ There is evidence of water on the head reveals. That could have happened during the build, or may be happening currently. There are water stains above a couple of windows… 2 2680 House movement is always a potential problem and there is a cause. Yes you should have it inspected by a competent and experienced building consultant 2 1319 Are you saying that these consultants are involved at key-points of the building, and perform site inspects at the stages, or only after building is completed to point… 4 9010 |