Does a crack in the ceiling mean foundation problems?

One, big, continuous ceiling crack that goes across the ceiling and down a wall is almost certainly a structural issue. Contact a foundation professional right away for an inspection. A large number of small ceiling cracks could also indicate a serious structural problem. Contact a professional.

Can I use Polyfilla on ceiling?

LePage® Polyfilla® Wall & Ceiling Texturing is a ready-mixed, vinyl based texture-restoring compound for decorating interior ceilings and walls. It is ultra white and blends with existing stippled ceiling textures, creating an almost invisible repair. Excellent for repairing ceilings originally coated with texturing.

What do you call a wall that sticks out?

bay. noun. an area of a room that sticks out from the main walls of a house and usually contains a window.

Are there expansion joints for walls and ceilings?

This full range of structural expansion joints for use in facades, walls and ceilings offers a solution for each configuration: inside or outside installation, standard or seismic expansion joint. All our expansion joints for walls, facades and ceiling are compatible with our fire-stop systems.

Are there visible joints in ceilings and walls?

Hi, I had a new home built 4 months ago and the plasterboard joints on the ceilings and walls throughout the house are visible. The builders have since attempted to rectify the issue by adding more plaster and sanding it back but since it has been repainted the joints are still visible.

Where does the wall and ceiling join together?

The cornice area is where walls and ceilings join. This area can be detailed in many different ways usually depending on the style and budget of your build.

What are the different types of wall and ceiling joinery?

This area can be detailed in many different ways usually depending on the style and budget of your build. The most common type of ceiling and wall join application is called cornicing but there are other options on the market such as shadow line, moulded cornicing, square set, coffered and soffit.

Which drywall to use for ceiling?

The thicker ⅝” drywall is the standard for ceilings. You don’t want to use ½” or ⅜” for ceilings, as over time it will sag downwards in between rafters. Also, ⅝” is the standard thickness for fire-resistant or fire-code drywall, commonly found in garages.

What are floor expansion joints?

Floor expansion joints are created where two large slabs of concrete come together and are likely to crack at some stress point. As concrete is actually plastic in its bending ability, stress can cause a slab to reach its elasticity point. Expansion joints are typically created where a steel column passes through a slab.

What is expansion joint cover?

expansion joint cover. A prefabricated cover which serves to protect an expansion joint, 1; designed to accommodate relative movement between the surfaces on the two sides of the joint.

What is drywall ceiling?

Drywall, also known as wallboard or Sheetrock , is a layer of gypsum sandwiched between two sheets of thick paper. Gypsum ceiling tiles are smaller and are used in suspension ceilings, also known as suspended ceilings.