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I see you're from Texas so is the house built on a concrete slab or is there a block foundation? Odds are, it's a slab that has unsettled ground that was weakened by rain. The weight of the house is pushing down on the foundation, causing the cracks you see. There are companies in Texas that fix...

I use 18 gauge 1-1/2" nails instead of 4d finish nails. The 16 gauge I use instead of 6d or 8d.

In new residential construction, there is no worries. In remodeling a house less than 30 years old, it's minimal. It's mostly in the shingled siding where you see it now days. lynch

I just ran across this forum/site yesterday. Looks like a good one. I have been building houses and commercial buildings for over 30 years, though the last 8-9 years I have done 99% finish work. That includes painting, flooring, trim, stairs, kitchens,decks etc. I mostly enjoy doing...