Types of ceiling cracks.
Settlement types of ceiling cracks.
Ceiling cracks accompanied by wall cracks could be the result of the house settling.
As the name suggests spider web cracks are those cracks that have a center point and then spread out in different directions.
If they are in the middle of the ceiling and consist of multiple wide and long cracks then they are of more concern and should be looked at by a structural engineer or experienced house builder.
Let s take a look at some of the most common and what they likely tell you.
A crack a 16th of an inch or.
If the crack is vertical and starts near the apex where the wall and ceiling meet it might be a sign that it was created when the foundation settled after construction.
Not all cracks are created equal.
The tape may not be sticking to the drywall and so a crack appears where the edge of the tape is.
Basically a continuous crack going through the ceiling and the wall.
If the cracks occur near the edges of the ceiling then they will most likely be caused by aging and settlement.
Types of ceiling cracks.
These cracks can be caused when a drywall joint wasn t properly taped or mudded.
Ceiling cracks running diagonally across ceiling.
A foundation issue or framing issue.
This type of crack suggest that there may be a structural issue i e.